reuk

Definitions of reuk
  1. noun
    the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
    synonyms: neus, reukzin
  2. noun
    the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
    synonyms: geur, geurtje, lucht, odeur, stank
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    geurstof, parfum, reukstof
    a distinctive odor that is pleasant
    scheikundeleraar, stank
    a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant
    muskus
    the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer
    wierook, wierookgeur
    the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
    type of:
    gebouwencomplex, gevoel, gewaarwording, kaartje, naamkaartje, perceptie, sensatie, visitekaartje
    an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
  3. noun
    any property detected by the olfactory system
    synonyms: geur, geurtje, lucht, odeur
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    bloemetje, boeket, bouquet
    a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
    lichaamsgeur, transpiratiegeur, zweetlucht
    malodorousness resulting from a failure to bathe
    type of:
    eigenschap, hoedanigheid, propriëteit
    a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
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