olfactory property

Definitions of olfactory property
  1. noun
    any property detected by the olfactory system
    synonyms: aroma, odor, odour, scent, smell
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    bouquet, fragrance, fragrancy, redolence, sweetness
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
    fetidness, foulness, malodorousness, rankness, stinkiness
    the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
    muskiness
    having the olfactory properties of musk
    rancidness
    the property of being rancid
    tang
    a pungent and distinctive odor
    B.O., body odor, body odour
    malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe
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    property
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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