Vocabulary Term Details

Smell

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odor)

An odor or fragrance (commonly referred to as a smell) is caused by one or more volatilized chemical compounds, generally at a very low concentration, that humans or other animals perceive by the sense of olfaction. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odor

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Sensation
N/AFlavour
Nose
Olfaction

This term is used for the following terms: 
Fragrance
Odor
Odour
Scent

Approved Date
18-Jun-2013

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