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Scenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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scenting

 

[ หˆsษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal behavior

Scenting refers to the act of detecting or identifying scents or odors using the sense of smell. It is commonly associated with animals, particularly those that hunt or track using their olfactory abilities, such as dogs.

Synonyms

detecting, smelling, tracking

Examples of usage

  • The dog was scenting the ground for clues.
  • She watched the fox scenting the air for predators.
  • Hunters often use dogs that are trained in scenting.
  • The hound was scenting the trail left by the rabbit.
Context #2 | Verb

perfume making

In the context of fragrance creation, scenting refers to the process of adding fragrances to products to enhance their aroma. This is common in the manufacture of perfumes, candles, and household products.

Synonyms

fragrancing, perfumery

Examples of usage

  • She focused on scenting the candles with essential oils.
  • The fragrance artist spent hours scenting the new line of perfumes.
  • Scenting soaps is a delicate and artistic process.
  • They are known for scenting their products with natural essences.

Translations

Translations of the word "scenting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olfato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคง เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Riechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengendus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัŽั…ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ…chanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŒ‚ใ„ใ‚’ๅ—…ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sentir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oler

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ„์ƒˆ ๋งก๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู†ุดุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤichรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤuchanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—…่ง‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vonjanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lykt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ั ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oler

Etymology

The word 'scenting' derives from the Old French word 'sente', meaning 'to perceive of smell', which is rooted in the Latin 'sentire', meaning 'to perceive'. The action of scenting has been a natural instinct for animals, especially predators, as they rely heavily on their sense of smell to hunt and navigate their environments. Over time, scenting has also found its place in human activities, particularly in perfumery, where it describes the art of creating pleasant aromas in products. This duality of the term reflects both the animalistic and artistic dimensions of scenting, highlighting its importance in both nature and culture.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,050 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.