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olfactometry|ɒlfækˈtɒmɪtrɪ|
[f. L. olfact-, ppl. stem of olfacere to smell (see olfacient) + -o + -metry.]
The measurement of the sensitivity of the sense of smell, the use of an olfactometer; also, = odorimetry.
1898Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. X. 85 Olfactometry is that branch of psychophysics which is concerned with the measurement of the keenness of smell. 1898[see odorimeter]. 1935[see odorimetry]. 1967J. W. Johnston in T. Hayashi Olfaction & Taste II 48 The characterization of a simple blend as a nonresinous woody odor by means of olfactometry and G-L chromatography has shown the way to the elusive correlation of the physical parameter, odorant intensity, and the psychological dimension, subjective (odorant) strength. 1968W. McCartney Olfaction & Odours 151 When olfactometry is being practised, great care must be taken to avoid fatigue (adaptation) of the perceiving organ.
Hence olfactoˈmetric a., of olfactometry.
1898Amer. Jrnl. Psychol. X. 101 (heading) Control in Zwaardemaker's olfactometric method of the factors which determine the intensity of the stimulus. 1963Nature 20 Apr. 272/2 As the syntheses were completed, the compounds were tested.., using advanced olfactometric techniques, for intensity and quality of odour. 1973Biol. Abstr. LV. 2568/1 An olfactometric method is proposed for estimating the attractant properties of chemical compounds for insects. |