Phenomena and Processes

Odorants

The volatile portions of chemical substances perceptible by the sense of smell.

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Abstract

The volatile portions of chemical substances perceptible by the sense of smell.

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9 entry terms
  • Odorant
  • Aroma
  • Fragrance
  • Odors
  • Scents
  • Aromas
  • Fragrances
  • Odor
  • Scent

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3 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings analysis, legislation & jurisprudence, prevention & control.

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Indexing Annotation

note entry term ODORS: mouth odors = HALITOSIS; AROMATHERAPY is also available

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History Note

2017(1966)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Odorants. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009812. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009812
  2. Odorants. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fragrance_compound
  3. Odorants. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2151963