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odor prism

odor prism noun: an olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.

Noun

odor prism

  1. An olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.
    Synonyms:
    Henning's prism

Synonyms of odor prism

  • Henning's prism

Origin of odor prism

Coined in 1916 by German psychologist Hans Henning.

Questions about odor prism

What does odor prism mean?
Odor prism means an olfactory model that maps scents into a 3D space using a triangular prism where every corner represents one of six primary odors: flowery, fruity, putrid, resinous, spicy, and ethereal; every other scent exists as a blend of these.
What part of speech is odor prism?
Odor prism is a noun.

Words near odor prism in the dictionary

  1. odonyms
  2. odonymy
  3. odoom
  4. odor
  5. odor of sanctity
  6. odor prism
  7. odorament
  8. odoraments
  9. odorant
  10. odorants
  11. odorate

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