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smell-o-vision

smell-o-vision

9.9
A way to make people smell scents while watching films or TV
  • noun
  • /ˈsmɛl.oʊˌvɪʒ.ən/
translation icon : olfato-visión
  • The movie promised a new smell-o-vision feature.

Examples

  • The idea of smell-o-vision has fascinated science fiction writers for decades.

  • Critics joked that the new cooking show could benefit from smell-o-vision technology.

  • Theme parks sometimes advertise an immersive smell-o-vision experience during special attractions.

  • Have you ever experienced smell-o-vision?

  • Imagine watching a cooking show with smell-o-vision, so you can smell the delicious dishes being prepared.

  • With smell-o-vision, viewers could enjoy the aroma of fresh flowers while watching a nature documentary.

  • If smell-o-vision existed, you would be able to experience the scents of the scenes in your favorite movies.

How Immersive

virtual reality
  • Specialized
29 4.5
smell-o-vision
9.9
film
∞ 1.0
television
∞ 1.0
radio
∞ 1.0
print
53 1.0

Surface Forms

smell-o-vision singular
smell-o-visions plural

Morphology

smell-o-vision = smell + vision (transparent) = smell + o + vision

The compound clearly combines 'smell' and 'vision' (with a linking 'o') to denote a technology that conveys scents alongside visual media, so learners can infer the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Smell-o-vision is a playful mix of smell ('scent') and vision ('seeing') that copies television to sound like a device. So it names an idea for a technology that lets you smell things while you watch pictures, like smelling food on a cooking show.