olfactory sensation

Other forms: olfactory sensations

Definitions of olfactory sensation

1. noun

   the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
   synonyms: odor, odour, olfactory perception, smell

   types:

   scent

   an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced

   aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent

   a distinctive odor that is pleasant

   fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink

   a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant

   acridity

   having an acrid smell

   musk

   the scent of a greasy glandular secretion from the male musk deer

   incense

   the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned

   niff, pong

   an unpleasant smell

   petrichor

   a pleasant, earthly smell associated with rain, especially after a period of dry, warm weather

   type of:

   aesthesis, esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression

   an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation