Definitions for smelling
smelling

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. smell, smellingadjective

   the act of perceiving the odor of something

2. redolent(p), smelling(p)adjective

   (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous

   "the hall was redolent of floor wax"; "air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey"

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. smelling

   The sense of smell, or olfaction, is the special sense through which smells (or odors) are perceived. The sense of smell has many functions, including detecting desirable foods, hazards, and pheromones, and plays a role in taste. In humans, it occurs when an odor binds to a receptor within the nasal cavity, transmitting a signal through the olfactory system. Glomeruli aggregate signals from these receptors and transmit them to the olfactory bulb, where the sensory input will start to interact with parts of the brain responsible for smell identification, memory, and emotion.There are many different causes for alteration, lack, or disturbance to a normal sense of smell, and can include damage to the nose or smell receptors, or central problems affecting the brain. Some causes include upper respiratory infections, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative disease.

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1. smelling

   Smelling is the process by which an organism detects and perceives odors or scents through the olfactory system. It involves the inhaling of air or molecules carrying aromatic particles, which are then detected by specialized cells in the nasal cavity and interpreted by the brain as specific smells. Smelling is an essential sense used by many animals, including humans, to gather information about their environment, identify potential dangers, locate food sources, and experience pleasure or displeasure through different scents.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Smelling

   of Smell

2. Smellingnoun

   the act of one who smells

3. Smellingnoun

   the sense by which odors are perceived; the sense of smell

How to pronounce smelling?

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of smelling in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of smelling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of smelling in a Sentence

1. Eddie Ray Routh:

   It smelled like sh--, it smelled like sweet cologne. I guess it was love and hate, you know. I was smelling love and hate. They were giving me some love and hate.

2. The Russian Federal Customs Service:

   ' The customs inspection of the hand luggage being carried by the US citizen confirmed the presence of vapes with specifically smelling liquid, and an expert determined that the liquid was cannabis oil( hash oil), which is a narcotic substance,'.

3. Mia Deukmejian:

   When I was smelling it, I would try to cup my hands over my mouth and try to breathe less, breathe the air less, i've had headaches and stomach aches.

4. Susan Albers:

   Smelling food is a really important part of eating well because it's linked to taste.

5. James Vivenzio:

   Urine, vomit, and kind of anything they could find. Just smelling it would make you throw up. It was pretty bad.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=smelling
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smelling
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smelling