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olfaction

[ ol-fak-shuhn, ohl- ]

noun

  1. the act of smelling.
  2. the sense of smell.

olfaction

/ ɒlˈfækʃən /

noun

  1. the sense of smell
  2. the act or function of smelling

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Word History and Origins

Origin of olfaction1

1840–50; < Latin olfact ( us ) past participle of olfacere to smell ( olfactory ) + -ion

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Example Sentences

As the sole factor in sexual selection olfaction must be rare.

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