olfactory sensation

Noun

Meaning

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

smell odor odour aesthesis olfactory perception

Hypernyms

sensation aesthesis esthesis sense experience sense impression sense datum

Hyponyms

scent aroma perfume fragrance stink reek

Examples

she loved the smell of roses Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

olfactory processing olfactory property olfactory reference syndrome olfactory system olfactotoxic olfactotoxicant