olfaction

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English

Head anatomy with olfactory nerve.

Etymology

From Latin olfactus.

Noun

olfaction (plural olfactions)

  1. The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules.

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French

Etymology

From Latin olfactus +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔl.fak.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

olfaction f (plural olfactions)

  1. olfaction
    Synonym: odorat

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