Olfactory Meaning in English
word
oʊɫˈfæktɝi
ohl-FAK-ter-ee
ɒlfˈæktəɹˌi
ol-FAK-tuh-ree
Definición
Related to the sense of smell or the act of smelling.
Uso & Matices
"Olfactory" is formal and often used in scientific or medical contexts (e.g., "olfactory nerve"). Rare in everyday speech; use "smell" in casual situations. Appears in phrases like "olfactory system" or "olfactory senses."
Spanish: olfativoPortuguese (BR): olfativoPortuguese (PT): olfativoChinese (Simplified): 嗅觉的Chinese (Traditional): 嗅覺的Hindi: घ्राणी (ghrāṇī)Arabic: شميBengali: ঘ্রাণেন্দ্রিয় - ঘ্রাণসংক্রান্তRussian: обонятельныйJapanese: 嗅覚のVietnamese: khứu giácKorean: 후각의Turkish: koku ile ilgili - olfaktörUrdu: سوندھی سے متعلقIndonesian: penciuman
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Dogs have a very sensitive olfactory system.
basic
The olfactory nerves help us smell different odors.
basic
Humans rely on their olfactory sense to enjoy food.
basic
After a cold, my olfactory senses weren’t as sharp as usual.
natural
Scientists are still studying how the olfactory system detects thousands of different smells.
natural
Your olfactory memory can instantly remind you of places from your childhood.
natural