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the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

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  1. n. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
  2. n. any property detected by the olfactory system
  3. n the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form n any property detected by the olfactory system