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macrosmatic
adjective
/ˌmæk.rəzˈmæt.ɪk/having a very strong or highly developed sense of smell
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Macrosmatic in context
Dogs are often considered macrosmatic animals, as their ability to detect scents makes them indispensable in search and rescue operations.
Nearby meanings
Synonyms for macrosmatic
keen-scentedsharp-nosedscent-sensitive
Word history
Where macrosmatic comes from
Formed from Greek 'makros' (large) and 'osmē' (smell or sense of smell).
Natural combinations
Common collocations
- macrosmatic animals
- macrosmatic species
- macrosmatic sense of smell
- macrosmatic individuals
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“having a very strong or highly developed sense of smell”
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