olfaction JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɒlfækʃən/ · ol.fac·tion
noun
- The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules. The scientist studied the phenomenon of olfaction to understand how our brains process different scents.
- The ability to perceive smells or odors. Her keen sense of olfaction allowed her to detect the faint aroma of freshly baked cookies from a block away.
Did you know? The word 'olfaction' is closely related to the term 'olfactory,' which refers to the sense of smell or the part of the brain responsible for processing smells.