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olfactory sensation vs scent

scent vs olfactory sensation

olfactory sensation and scent both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
olfactory sensation Yes No No No
scent Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scent is a hyponym of olfactory sensation; that is, scent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than olfactory sensation:
  • olfactory sensation: 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 sensation include aroma, fragrance, perfume, fetor, foetor, malodor, malodour, mephitis, reek, stench, stink, acridity, stank.
olfactory sensation (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 sensation (verb) scent (verb)
apply perfume to
catch the scent of; get wind of
cause to smell or be smelly
Difference between olfactory sensation and scent

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