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When you smell something what are you actually detecting?
we are detecting the spatial configuration of certain chemical functionalities.
Do all things give off a smell?
Technically yes. However the ability to smell something depends on who or what is detecting the smell. All things are capable of releasing molecules into the air especially in warmer temperatures. Smell is the ability to detect molecules in the air that enter the nostrils, or whatever an animal or insect uses to detect molecules, to identify scents.
Is smell an adjective or an adverb?
It is neither. It can be used as a verb as in, "I smell something rotten ! " OR as a noun as when referring to the sense of smell.
Is the smell of rain really the smell of the ozone layer?
No, the smell of lightning is the smell of ozone. The smell of rain is more based on gases released from the soil upon hydration.
Does lead have an odor?
It smells kind of like metal but it really doesn't have a big smell , but you can't really smell lead
When you smell something what are you actually detecting?
we are detecting the spatial configuration of certain chemical functionalities.
When we smell something what are we actually detecting?
we are detecting the spatial configuration of certain chemical functionalities.
What is the verb for detection?
The verb for detection is detect.Other verbs are detects, detecting and detected.Some examples are:"I detect a foul smell in the air"."He detects something"."My metal detector is detecting something"."As usual, the detector only detected junk".
How does ecstasy smell?
Usually nothing, or something really really bitter.
What portion of the nasal cavity is responsible for detecting smell?
olfactory region
How does a pickle smell?
A pickle smells really sour but they taste alrite it's like the the smell of sour feet or something really alarming
How many odor detecting cells?
The olfactory bulb can detect the smell of odor particles.
Do all things give off a smell?
Technically yes. However the ability to smell something depends on who or what is detecting the smell. All things are capable of releasing molecules into the air especially in warmer temperatures. Smell is the ability to detect molecules in the air that enter the nostrils, or whatever an animal or insect uses to detect molecules, to identify scents.
Since sharks have a highly developed sense of smell can something that stinks really bad be used as a shark repellent?
it depends on the smell. they like the smell of some things that we think smell bad.
In what ways the sense of smell useful?
You can smell burning and sourness. If you smell something and it smells horrid then you would put it down. If you didn't smell it and u just looked at it and it look good, you wouldn't be able to determine if this really is something i should be consuming. So you should be thankful for smell instead of having to taste something that could virtually be poisoness to your body
Which animal has the best sense of smell out of a killer whale and a dog?
The dog because it has high powered sensors for detecting smell.
What does burnt flesh smell like?
Similar to burnt candy or something sweet that has been burned. It is a very unique smell that can't really be described.
