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olfactory perception vs scent

scent vs olfactory perception

olfactory perception and scent both are nouns.

olfactory perception is not a verb while scent is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory perception Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hyponym of olfactory perception; that is, scent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory perception:
  • olfactory perception: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
  • scent: an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
Other hyponyms of olfactory perception include aroma, fragrance, perfume, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory perception (noun) scent (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
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
olfactory perception (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between olfactory perception and scent

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