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Scent
01
the smell that something releases, which can be detected by the nose
02
any property detected by the olfactory system
03
an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced
to scent
01
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
Examples
The bloodhound scents the trail of the missing person effortlessly.
Wolves often scent their prey from a considerable distance.
02
to add or apply a pleasant fragrance to something
Transitive: to scent sth with a fragrant substance
Examples
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.
Lexical Tree
descent
scentless
scent
