petrichor

petrichor
noun /ˈpɛtɹɪkə,ˈpɛtɹɪkɔ(ə)ɹ/
a) The distinctive scent which accompanies the first rain after a long warm dry spell.

Thought it had yet to begin raining, the familiar smell of petrichor appeared to be already present and Neelam suddenly wished she was sitting at home with a nice cup of tea and a good book.

b) The yellow organic oil that yields this scent.

He hypothesizes that this factor may be petrichor, an oil which has been isolated from silicate minerals and rocks [...].


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