OLFACTION Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word olfaction. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word olfaction. (close relations)

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	smell				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents • the act of perceiving the odor of something verb • inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense • emit an odor • smell bad • have an element suggestive (of something) • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
	aroma				nounn
	noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant
	fragrance				nounn
	noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property
	odor				nounn
	noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
	scent				nounn
	noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced • any property detected by the olfactory system verb • cause to smell or be smelly • catch the scent of; get wind of • apply perfume to
	olfactory modality				nounn
	noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
	sense of smell				nounn
	noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

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