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olfaction

/ɑlˈfæktʃən/ /oʊlˈfæktʃən/

Meanings
noun
The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

Examples :

"The aroma of freshly baked bread stimulated her olfaction, making her feel hungry. "
physiology sensation organ biology anatomy

Related Words

Illustration baked

baked verb

/beɪkt/

(with person as subject) To cook (something) in an oven.

"I baked a delicious cherry pie."

Illustration smell

smell noun

/smɛl/

A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.

"I love the smell of fresh bread."

Illustration stimulated

stimulated verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's enthusiastic lesson stimulated the students' interest in science. "

Illustration airborne

airborne noun

/ˈɛərˌbɔrn/ /ˈerˌbɔrn/

Military infantry intended to be transported by air and delivered to the battlefield by parachute or helicopter.

"The airborne prepared for their jump from the C-130, their faces grimly determined. "

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sense noun

/sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/

Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.

"My sense of smell is very good; I can detect the burnt toast from the kitchen even from the living room. "

Illustration freshly

freshly adverb

/ˈfɹɛʃli/

Recently, newly.

"The freshly picked flowers will wilt in a few days but for now are still fragrant."

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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hungry adjective

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/

Affected by hunger; desiring of food; having a physical need for food.

"My stomach rumbled loudly; I was very hungry after a long morning of school. "

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bread noun

/bɹeːd/ /bɹɛd/

A foodstuff made by baking dough made from cereals.

"My grandmother makes delicious bread every Sunday for breakfast. "

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detection noun

/dəˈtɛkʃən/

The act of detecting or sensing something; discovering something that was hidden or disguised.

"The security cameras provided quick detection of the intruder. "

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

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aroma noun

/əˈɹəʊmə/ /əˈɹoʊmə/

A smell; especially a pleasant spicy or fragrant one.

"I love the aroma of cinnamon."