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Scent
01
doft, aroma
the smell that something releases, which can be detected by the nose
02
doft, aroma
any property detected by the olfactory system
03
spåra, doft
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
to scent
01
dofta, följ
to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates
Transitive: to scent sth
Example
The bloodhound scents the trail of the missing person effortlessly.
Wolves often scent their prey from a considerable distance.
Right now, the dog is scenting the air, searching for the source of the unfamiliar smell.
02
dofta, parfymera
to add or apply a pleasant fragrance to something
Transitive: to scent sth with a fragrant substance
Example
The baker scented the freshly baked bread with herbs and spices for extra flavor.
The florist scented the bouquet of roses with a hint of jasmine for a delightful aroma.
He scented the homemade candles with vanilla extract to fill the room with a sweet fragrance.
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