"microfragrance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: microfragrances [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + fragrance. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|fragrance}} micro- + fragrance Head templates: {{en-noun}} microfragrance (plural microfragrances)
  1. A fragrance stored in tiny amounts in a material, formerly used in scratch and sniff products.

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