olfactometry
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- noun
- /ɒlˌfæktəˈmɛtri/
- Specialized
- Several states and countries have adopted olfactometry methods to define and regulate odorous emissions.
- olfactometry methods
Examples
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Researchers use olfactometry to measure the concentration of odors in the air.
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The proposed standard, "prEN 13725: Air Quality Determination of Odour Concentration by Dynamic Olfactometry," was under review until January 2000.
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However, if we can tie those numbers to olfactometry information, then the process can be standardized.
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These standardizations have improved the reliability of olfactometry methods.
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The odor index is also being tested for comparison with olfactometry methods that involve a human odor panel that characterizes the intensity of the odor.
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The study of olfactometry helps us develop better strategies for controlling unpleasant smells.
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The odor index is also being tested for comparison with olfactometry methods that involve a human odor panel that characterizes the intensity of the odor.
Synonyms
Study of smells and how people smell them
Surface Forms
Morphology
olfactometry = olfaction (semi-transparent) = olfact + metry
Built from the combining form 'olfact-' (relating to smell) + the measurement suffix '-metry'; the combining form is not a standalone English word so the compound is moderately transparent to learners.
Etymology
Olfactometry comes from the part olfact-, which means 'to smell', and the ending -metry, which means 'measurement', like in thermometry. So, olfactometry is the scientific measurement of smells.