odor (redirected from aroma)

odor (o´der) a volatile emanation perceived by the sense of smell.

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o·dor (dr)

n.

1. The property or quality of a thing that affects, stimulates, or is perceived by the sense of smell.

2. A sensation, stimulation, or perception of the sense of smell.

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odor,

n the property of a substance that gives a distinguishable smell.

Odontodysplasia.

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odor,

n a scent or smell. The sense of smell is activated when airborne molecules stimulate receptors of the first cranial nerve.

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odor

a volatile emanation, usually unpleasant, perceived by the olfactory sense of the clinician. See also taint.

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boar odor

the rank male odor of the male pig, present in the meat of uncastrated male pigs more than 4 months old. Caused by androsterone. See also boar taint.

butyric acid odor

odor of rancid butter.

irradiation odor

meat sterilized by irradiation may develop a hydrogen sulfide odor.

sexual odor

includes boar odor. Buck goat meat has a similar taint but in other ruminants the odor is much weaker. Female odors are not noteworthy with the possible exception of the meat from a sow in estrus at the time of slaughter.