Definition of organoleptic in English:
organoleptic
adjective ˌɔːɡ(ə)nə(ʊ)ˈlɛptɪkˌɔrɡənoʊˈlɛptɪk
Acting on, or involving the use of, the sense organs.
Example sentencesExamples
- Once the oil is returned to Marulli's estate, he puts it through the scrutiny of an expert tasting panel, verifying that the oil meets organoleptic - that is, flavor - standards.
- It does not have a list of tastes, temperatures and channels, but parts of the body affected and organoleptic qualities are included in the text.
- I certainly enjoyed the organoleptic experience and the resultant effects on my well-being, but it was not something which I totally yearned for a repeat experience of, so there is no way that I feel that I could become an addict.
- Sampling is targeted at providing products for organoleptic evaluations and conformance to specifications.
- Foodies will want to look elsewhere for recipes and guidance in matters organoleptic.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French organoleptique, from Greek organon 'organ' + lēptikos 'disposed to take' (from lambanein 'take').
Definition of organoleptic in US English:
organoleptic
adjectiveˌôrɡənōˈleptikˌɔrɡənoʊˈlɛptɪk
Acting on, or involving the use of, the sense organs.
Example sentencesExamples
- It does not have a list of tastes, temperatures and channels, but parts of the body affected and organoleptic qualities are included in the text.
- Once the oil is returned to Marulli's estate, he puts it through the scrutiny of an expert tasting panel, verifying that the oil meets organoleptic - that is, flavor - standards.
- I certainly enjoyed the organoleptic experience and the resultant effects on my well-being, but it was not something which I totally yearned for a repeat experience of, so there is no way that I feel that I could become an addict.
- Sampling is targeted at providing products for organoleptic evaluations and conformance to specifications.
- Foodies will want to look elsewhere for recipes and guidance in matters organoleptic.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French organoleptique, from Greek organon ‘organ’ + lēptikos ‘disposed to take’ (from lambanein ‘take’).