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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
Example
Wolves often scent their prey from a considerable distance.
The skilled tracker has scented many elusive animals in his career.
Right now, the dog is scenting the air, searching for the source of the unfamiliar smell.
02
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.
She scented her homemade soaps with citrus oils for a refreshing scent.
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