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olfactory quality  

Definition

  • The difference between two odors is called olfactory quality, and it is distinct from other aspects of an odor, such as strength. Imagine that two identical cups sit on a kitchen counter, one containing coffee and one containing tea. [Source: Encyclopedia of Perception; Olfactory Quality]

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