湖边社每日一词】olfactory - adj. 嗅觉的；味道的 ; Olfaction 嗅觉
Definition: adjective - of or relating to the sense of smell;connected with the ability to smell
//olfactory receptors
//olfactory sensations
//the olfactory nerve
olfactorily : adverb
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Olfactory derives from the past participle of the Latin olfacere ("to smell"), which was formed from the verb olēre ("to give off a smell") and facere ("to do"). Olfactory is a word that often appears in scientific contexts (as in "olfactory nerves," the nerves that pass from the nose to the brain and contain the receptors that make smelling possible), but it has occasionally branched out into less specialized contexts. The pleasant smell of spring flowers, for example, might be considered an "olfactory delight." A related word, olfaction, is a noun referring to the sense of smell or the act or process of smelling.
Examples of olfactory in a Sentence
These types of symptoms include rising sensation in the stomach or déjà vu (feeling of familiarity), olfactory aura (pleasant or unpleasant smell), and visual or auditory hallucination, Nemade explained.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 7 Nov. 2023
Beyond stimulating the olfactory system, other interventions aimed at enriching people's sensory environment (such as dancing) have been associated with cognitive improvements in older people.
—Timmy Broderick, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
Understanding its olfactory properties can elevate your experience with this cannabinoid, unlocking a world of sensory delight.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023