"geosmin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /d͡ʒiːˈɒz.mɪn/ [UK], /d͡ʒiˈɑz.mɪn/ [US] Forms: geosmins [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-, “earth”) + ὀσμή (osmḗ, “smell”) + -in. Etymology templates: {{derived|en|grc|γῆ|γεω-|earth}} Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-, “earth”), {{suffix|en||in}} + -in Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} geosmin (countable and uncountable, plural geosmins)
  1. (organic chemistry) A bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy smell and is the material responsible for petrichor and for the earthy taste of beetroot. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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