olfactology

9.9

Study of smells and how people smell them

noun
/ɒlˌfæktˈɒlədʒi/

Specialized

: olfactología

She pursued a doctorate in olfactology to better understand how aroma affects human behavior.

Examples

As an expert in olfactology, he was frequently consulted by fragrance companies developing new perfumes.
Advancements in olfactology have led to new techniques for analyzing scent in forensic science.
Olfactology is fascinating.
I love olfactology!
Advancements in olfactology have led to new techniques for analyzing scent in forensic science.
As an expert in olfactology, he was frequently consulted by fragrance companies developing new perfumes.
She pursued a doctorate in olfactology to better understand how aroma affects human behavior.

Synonyms

olfactometry

vsolfactology

Specialized

1 9.5

The scientific measurement and study of smells and how people sense them

is broader study of smell and perception rather than focused on measurement

Surface Forms

olfactology singular

olfactologies plural

Morphology

olfactology = olfact + ology

The word uses the bound classical form olfact- plus the productive suffix -ology, but the root is not a transparent standalone English word for most learners.

Etymology

The word olfactology comes from the Latin root olfact- meaning 'to smell' and the common ending -ology meaning 'study', the same ending you see in biology. So olfactology is the 'study of smells'.