olfactory property

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Noun olfactory property has 1 sense

olfactory property, smell, aroma, odor, odour, scent - any property detected by the olfactory system
--₁ is a kind of property
--₁ has particulars:
bouquet, fragrance, redolence, sweetness; malodorousness, stinkiness, foulness, rankness

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Olfactory Property

An olfactory property refers to a characteristic or quality that relates to the sense of smell.

Usage:

Noun:
The olfactory property of a flower can greatly impact its appeal to bees.
Adjective:
Some fruits emit a strong olfactory scent, enticing animals to consume and disseminate their seeds.
Related Verb:
She olfactorily explored the perfume department, searching for her signature fragrance.
Related Adverb:
The bakery emanated a deliciously olfactorily pleasing aroma of freshly baked bread.

Example Sentences:

The olfactory property of various essential oils can have a calming effect on the mind and body.
Skunks primarily utilize their unique olfactory properties to communicate and defend themselves.
Wine connoisseurs can identify and appreciate the different olfactory properties of various grape varieties.
The freshly brewed coffee had an enticing olfactory aroma that woke me up instantly.