• An odor is also called a "smell" or a "scent", which can refer to either a pleasant or an unpleasant odor. (wikipedia.org)
  • While "odor" and "smell" can refer to pleasant and unpleasant odors, the terms "scent", "aroma", and "fragrance" are usually reserved for pleasant-smelling odors and are frequently used in the food and cosmetic industry to describe floral scents or to refer to perfumes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The perception of odors, or sense of smell, is mediated by the olfactory nerve. (wikipedia.org)
  • The human sense of smell is comparable with many animals, able to distinguish between a diverse range of odors. (wikipedia.org)
  • After continuous odor exposure, the sense of smell is fatigued, but recovers if the stimulus is removed for a time. (wikipedia.org)
  • Urine odor refers to the smell from your urine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • If you are trying to reduce the odor you produce, Preti says that deodorants and antiperspirants do a decent job (deodorants mask the smell with a fragrance while antiperspirants reduce the amount of sweat). (popsci.com)
  • I need help too please since i was 15 yrs old i have fecal Body Odor that can make the whole room smell. (curezone.com)
  • These glands produce a mixture of sulfur-containing chemicals such as methyl and butyl thiols traditionally called mercaptans, which have a highly offensive smell that can be described as a combination of the odors of rotten eggs, garlic and burnt rubber. (disabled-world.com)
  • the ones I've experienced didn't smell strong but there was some odor on some of them. (huntingnet.com)
  • There's a good chance that if the food has a pungent odor before you eat it, your pores will secrete the smell of that food after you eat it. (howstuffworks.com)
  • However, blue light simulates in genetically modified larvae the smell of an odorant, e.g., banana, marzipan or glue -- odors which are all present in rotting fruit and attractive to fruit fly larvae. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The first device of its kind in the world, the Konica Minolta Kunkun Body Odor Checker can provide a fast and accurate assessment of the smell of your sweat, middle fat odor, and "old person" smell. (japantrendshop.com)
  • The city still wants you to file a complaint with them every time you smell the odor. (firstcoastnews.com)
  • We replaced that part of the pipe and the smell slowly went away---the drywall was saturated with the odor since it was allowed to continue for so long. (thriftyfun.com)
  • The odor comes only after bacteria or fungi on the skin's surface break down the fat in sweat to form chemicals that smell. (drmirkin.com)
  • CSQ030 was intended to capture a history of an altered, typically unpleasant perception of smell in the presence of an ordinary odor (parosmia). (cdc.gov)
  • Smell and taste disorders can be total (all odors or tastes), partial (affecting several odors or tastes), or specific (only one or a select few odors or tastes). (medscape.com)
  • The human nose is very sensitive and has the ability to detect odors that are below the detection level of any currently available device. (aqmd.gov)
  • The Dakota Odor Bomb Total Release Odor Eliminator effectively removes a wide range of odors and come in a variety of fragrances that leave a fresh, clean scent. (autopia-carcare.com)
  • The best-rated product in Odor Eliminators is the Solid Cedar Odor Eliminator Balls (40 Count) . (homedepot.com)
  • Dakota Non-Smoke Odor Eliminator changes the molecular structure of offensive odors and neutralizes them. (autopia-carcare.com)
  • In some cases, your veterinarian will prescribe topical medications to be applied after bathing.Pets with offensive odors due to kidney disease, hypothyroidism, or age-related changes, improve with weekly baths. (1800petmeds.com)
  • If you are sensitive about your personal hygiene, then let the portable Kunkun Body help you keep track of any unpleasant odors that might arise. (japantrendshop.com)
  • A fair assumption would be that some fabrics trap more sweat than others, but perspiration on its own is sterile and does not produce foul odors. (popsci.com)
  • Skin germs feast on chemicals in sweat, turning them into pungent odor compounds, which the bacteria subsequently "fart" out. (popsci.com)
  • In Experiment 1A, children (mean age = 8.7 years) and adolescents (M=16.6 years) smelled male sweat and other odors, rated each for liking, and attempted their identification. (neatorama.com)
  • In sum, dislike for the odor of male sweat may be an acquired social response that is based on odor identification. (neatorama.com)
  • Sweat, soaps, food, perfume - you name it, Odor Crusher eliminates it by killing the organisms that cause odors. (galls.com)
  • Though natural and odorless, when sweat is mixed with textiles it generates a warm, moist environment ideal for odor-causing bacteria to develop. (forbes.com)
  • While most common body odor is caused by the normal presence of bacteria on our skin metabolizing the sugars and proteins in our sweat, some of our favorite foods may be the culprit behind odor as well. (howstuffworks.com)
  • When bacteria break down sweat, it gives off an odor -- the more available sweat, the greater the body odor. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Body odor that is excessive or abnormal (bromhidrosis) is the result of the breakdown of sweat by bacteria and yeasts that normally live on the skin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sweat secreted by these glands does not have a foul odor until it is broken down (decomposed) by bacteria and yeasts that normally live on the skin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Deodorants mask odor and antiperspirants decrease sweat production. (msdmanuals.com)
  • These are products designed to mask and eliminate odors. (askjan.org)
  • These days, we tend to do everything we can to mask and eliminate these odors. (popsci.com)
  • Handy tips and tricks to help eliminate bad odor from smelly shoes and boots quickly. (disabled-world.com)
  • Control and eliminate the bad pet smells with odor controllers from Ryter Odor Mute, Spalding Labs, and Doggie Dooley. (gundogsupply.com)
  • Dakota's odor control products are used by professionals and consumers to eliminate odors in vehicles, homes, boats, offices, and anywhere else that malodors occur. (autopia-carcare.com)
  • By using these tips, every person can reduce body odor and eliminate it. (hubpages.com)
  • Odor sensation usually depends on the concentration (number of molecules) available to the olfactory receptors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Ruocco V, Florio M. Fish-odor syndrome: an olfactory diagnosis. (drmirkin.com)
  • Some popular features for Odor Eliminators are odor neutralizing , eliminates odor and odorless . (homedepot.com)
  • Odor Crusher's Ozone Armor Clean eliminates the harmful bacteria and odor. (galls.com)
  • Developed from NASA based research, Odor Crusher's Ozone Activated Technology effectively eliminates all odors on your gear. (galls.com)
  • This world famous odor exterminator candle attacks and eliminates pet odor using an amazing enzyme based formula. (arcatapet.com)
  • The Dakota Odor Bomb Vanilla fragrance eliminates all types of malodors. (autopia-carcare.com)
  • Skunks (occasionally called polecats in the U.S.) are mammals best known for their ability to secrete a liquid with a strong, foul odor. (disabled-world.com)
  • After decomposition, the odor becomes foul. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Then, they used machine learning to create a library of eight smells, including geranium, lemon and marzipan, and two mixtures of different odors. (israel21c.org)
  • My kitchen always has this "interesting" assortment of (burnt) smells and I was hopeful that the Febreze would do more than pump out a scent to mask odors. (geardiary.com)
  • It doesn't leave any masking odors behind to cover up any smells. (petoftheday.com)
  • People who have damaged livers can also develop body odor that smells like fish. (drmirkin.com)
  • We observed that exposure to body odor collected from senders of chemosignals in a happy state induced a facial expression and perceptual-processing style indicative of happiness in the receivers of those signals. (neatorama.com)
  • Your body armor absorbs not only your perspiration and odor but even worse, the constant exposure to unwanted bacteria common in the line of duty. (galls.com)
  • Re-exposure to the odor during slow-wave sleep (SWS) improved the retention of hippocampus-dependent declarative memories but not of hippocampus-independent procedural memories. (nih.gov)
  • Odor re-exposure was ineffective during rapid eye movement sleep or wakefulness or when the odor had been omitted during prior learning. (nih.gov)
  • Concurring with these findings, functional magnetic resonance imaging revealed significant hippocampal activation in response to odor re-exposure during SWS. (nih.gov)
  • WASHINGTON -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is upgrading and expanding a probe into 1.33 million Ford Explorer SUVs over reports of exhaust odors in vehicle compartments and exposure to carbon monoxide that may be linked to crashes and injuries. (autonews.com)
  • Most changes in urine odor are not a sign of disease and go away in time. (medlineplus.gov)
  • For example, eating asparagus causes a distinct urine odor. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Contact your health care provider if you have signs of a urinary tract infection with abnormal urine odor. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Dudareva plans to put additional copies of the key DNA into de-scented flowers to restore their scent- or even impart entirely new aromas to naturally odor-impaired blooms. (discovermagazine.com)
  • Febreze contains no odor masking scent. (geardiary.com)
  • 100% chemical free, Odor Crusher leaves no scent, chemical residue or harmful byproducts. (galls.com)
  • The ozone attacks and kills all bacteria and odor through oxidation, and then converts safely back into standard oxygen, leaving your gear scent-free. (galls.com)
  • People with foot odor problems will never have to worry about smelly shoes again. (disabled-world.com)
  • Synthetic nylon was a great refuge for Propionibacterium acnes , a species of bacteria that causes acne and foot odor. (popsci.com)
  • For most people, body odor can be controlled by 1) bathing frequently, 2) changing underwear and socks daily, because underclothes retain skin debris that bacteria break down to cause odors, 3) using deodorants that contain low levels of bacteria-killing metals such as aluminum, zinc or zirconium, and/or 4) using powder under the armpits and groin to keep the skin dry, which prevents bacteria from growing. (drmirkin.com)
  • Odors that a person is used to, such as their own body odor, are less noticeable than uncommon odors. (wikipedia.org)
  • What actually causes body odor? (popsci.com)
  • Body odor is a universal human experience. (popsci.com)
  • George Preti, an organic chemist at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, says the amount of odor you produce-and the power of its stench-is actually based in-part by your genetics, which help determine what types of molecules your body produces, and in what quantity. (popsci.com)
  • All the teeny tiny organisms on your skin interact with your body in some form or another, and they are all capable of instigating some sort of odor. (popsci.com)
  • Studies in other animals have found that such odors can have physiological effects on the body that promote reproduction, which in turn helps you pass on your genes and create new humans for microbes to feast on. (popsci.com)
  • I've smelled so many T-shirts of people who come into our lab saying that they have the worst body odor in the world," Preti says. (popsci.com)
  • So if you think you have the worst body odor in the world, you probably don't. (popsci.com)
  • Are you still relying on soap and showering to remove body odors? (medgadget.com)
  • Cotton Vs. Polyester: Which Gym Clothes Trap The Most Body Odor? (popsci.com)
  • Chris Callewaert wants to solve body odor , starting with your gym clothes. (popsci.com)
  • Skin bacteria produce many of the scents connected to bad body odor - and armpits are microbe havens. (popsci.com)
  • Body odors were sampled from three distinct age groups: Young (20-30 years old), Middle-age (45-55), and Old-age (75-95) individuals. (neatorama.com)
  • There were significant differences in ratings of both intensity and pleasantness, where body odors from the Old-age group were rated as less intense and less unpleasant than body odors originating from Young and Middle-age donors. (neatorama.com)
  • were able to correctly assign age labels to body odors originating from Old-age donors but not to body odors originating from other age groups. (neatorama.com)
  • Age-Related Changes in Children's Hedonic Response to Male Body Odor," Richard J. Stevenson and Betty M. Repacholi, Developmental Psychology, vol. 39, no. 4, July 2003, pp. 670-679. (neatorama.com)
  • I m pretty sure I don t have fecal body odor, it s. (curezone.com)
  • Re: to those suffering from "fecal body odor" - my. (curezone.com)
  • hi, did it take weeks for the body odor disappear. (curezone.com)
  • Does diet affect body odor? (howstuffworks.com)
  • These compounds are absorbed into our blood and our lungs after digestion, giving us not only bad body odor but bad breath as well. (howstuffworks.com)
  • And this may surprise you: Red meat can contribute to body odor , too. (howstuffworks.com)
  • A study published in the journal Chemical Senses found that subjects on a vegetarian diet were perceived to have a more pleasant, more attractive and less intense body odor than subjects who ate meat. (howstuffworks.com)
  • In addition to specific compounds found in the foods we eat, spicy foods can also contribute to body odor. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Body odor: New proof of ID? (howstuffworks.com)
  • Body Odors as Biomarkers for Stress. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Body Odor: Part 1. (howstuffworks.com)
  • The Effect of Meat Consumption on Body Odor Attractiveness. (howstuffworks.com)
  • Maria Trimarchi "Does diet affect body odor? (howstuffworks.com)
  • I can understand the problems of working people related to body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Body odor is a problem for everyone but some people don't care about it. (hubpages.com)
  • Body odor becomes the reason for distancing among people. (hubpages.com)
  • There are different reasons for body odor like certain foods, poor hygiene issues, and some types of meditation. (hubpages.com)
  • Different people have different types of reasons for body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Armpits are the main reason for body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Black peppers, spicy food, and alcohol consumption are included in body odor-causing food. (hubpages.com)
  • I am going to describe certain tips for eliminating body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Hairs are the hurdle in the cleaning of underarms and also the reason for body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • It will remove bacteria and solve the problem of body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Body spray is good for changing body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • It is removed body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • We should avoid those foods which are the cause of body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • By avoiding these kinds of foods, we can reduce our body odor. (hubpages.com)
  • Just take out the Kunkun Body and open up the dedicated app on your phone (iOS or Android), and then measure your odor to ensure you get a welcoming response. (japantrendshop.com)
  • Most people prevent body odor by washing these areas frequently to reduce the number of bacteria on the skin's surface. (drmirkin.com)
  • The most common cause of unusual body odor is a skin infection. (drmirkin.com)
  • To keep garb from trapping workout odor, he and Callewaert recommend clothing hybrids, where the fabric coming in contact with armpits is made from cotton. (popsci.com)
  • Shaving the hair in the armpits may also help control odor. (msdmanuals.com)
  • As the following graph shows, since 2009 South Coast AQMD has received increased numbers of complaints against Sunshine Canyon Landfill (SCL) alleging the landfill as the source of nuisance odors. (aqmd.gov)
  • Summary of Complaints (PDF), from 2012 to present, alleging SCL as the source of nuisance odors, and of Notices of Violation issued to SCL for creating a public nuisance (and other violations). (aqmd.gov)
  • Monthly report of complaints (PDF) alleging SCL as the source of nuisance odors. (aqmd.gov)
  • On October 24, 2015, SCAQMD received the first air quality complaints resulting from sulfur type odors associated with the natural gas leak from Well SS-25. (aqmd.gov)
  • Through February 11, 2016, SCAQMD received over 2340 complaints (see detail here) regarding odors from the leak. (aqmd.gov)
  • The aerial map shows the general location of odor complaints received by SCAQMD and the location of air samples taken by SCAQMD inspectors during complaint investigation activities (see complaint air sampling data ). (aqmd.gov)
  • Ford has issued multiple technical service bulletins related to the exhaust odor issue to address complaints from police fleets and other owners, NHTSA said. (autonews.com)
  • The employer reported that odor complaints have decreased since our evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • Don't put a box in a small, enclosed area, like a tiny bathroom or closet, which will concentrate litter box odors. (webmd.com)
  • The reason certain odors are worse than others, says Preti, is because microbes become ecologically adapted to the environments that they are in. (popsci.com)
  • After 28 hours, an independent panel of odor connoisseurs judged that the polyester shirts stank worse than cotton-based ones. (popsci.com)
  • A trip to your doctor is necessary if the odor is consistent, causing any vaginal discomfort, or is becoming worse. (poise.com)
  • Most odors consist of organic compounds, although some simple compounds not containing carbon, such as hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, are also odorants. (wikipedia.org)
  • The odors are from odorant compounds (including mercaptans) that are added to natural gas and can be smelled at very low odor threshold levels (around or below 1 part per billion - ppb). (aqmd.gov)
  • So you won't make more odor proteins, but you may add a note of garlic to your signature perfume. (popsci.com)
  • Acetylene gas has a garlic-like odor. (lu.se)
  • Inspectors must confirm odors in the presence of sufficient numbers of public complainants, each at their own residence or workplace, then trace the odors to the operation of a unique source -- excluding other potential sources via upwind/downwind surveillance -- before enforcement action can be taken against the verified source of odors. (aqmd.gov)
  • 4sight, If you are downwind from where a herd of elk have been hanging around the odor will be like that of a barnyard. (huntingnet.com)
  • Nil-Odor made by Dow Chemical, follow directions and put couple drops in water, and put on furnace filter to circulate air, it can also be used on sprayed dogs if used as directed. (disabled-world.com)
  • Officials at the Houston Fire Department originally reported that the odor was related to a chemical release the LyondellBasell facility, 15 miles east of the city. (click2houston.com)
  • It's being reported by media outlets that a chemical odor may have been released by a Channelview chemical plant. (click2houston.com)
  • Last month First Coast News told you first about the city's investigation into the 'chemical-like' odor they believe could be coming from a fragrance plant. (firstcoastnews.com)
  • Some residents say they have not smelled the odor for a while, but that it has been noticeable on and off for years. (firstcoastnews.com)
  • Extending its functionality, Odor Crunch is Polygiene's answer to the problem of clothes picking up external, everyday odors such as fumes, cigarette smoke, musty damp mold and pollution. (forbes.com)
  • The special formula seeks out cigarette smoke odors and other malodors and destroys them. (autopia-carcare.com)
  • Permanent Odor Control as running packs are subjected to high humidity and sweaty backs, leading to the development of odor, fungi and mildew issues. (forbes.com)
  • Dietary supplementation with synthetic astaxanthin and DHA interactively regulates physiological metabolism to improve the color and odor quality of ovaries in adult female Eriocheir sinensis. (bvsalud.org)
  • We discovered that] women have the potential to liberate significantly more (R)/(S)-MSH, which has a tropical fruit- and onion-like odor, than (R)/(S)-HMHA (possibly transformed into (E)/(Z)-3-methyl-2-hexenoic acid) that has a cheesy, rancid odor. (neatorama.com)
  • Most cats don't like them, and they can trap odors inside, making it unpleasant for your pet to enter. (webmd.com)
  • A low ceiling, or cloud level, also helped trap the odor near the ground. (click2houston.com)
  • Products like Nature's Miracle Skunk Odor Remover have been known to work, but may be hard to find in a pinch. (disabled-world.com)
  • An ammonia odor is caused by infection with Helicobacter, the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, or by eating too much protein. (drmirkin.com)
  • Studies claim that there are sex differences in odor discrimination, and that women usually outperform men. (wikipedia.org)
  • Natures Odor and Germ Control, Inc. (askjan.org)
  • Pets with thick clumps of skin and oil (seborrhea) or chemically bound odors that also have skin infections should be washed twice: first with shampoos that open pores or lift debris, then with shampoos that control fungal infections, yeast, or bacteria, such as Malaseb or Be Super Clean . (1800petmeds.com)
  • Unhealthy skin odor caused by cancer is difficult to control. (1800petmeds.com)
  • Founded in Sweden in 2006, Polygiene is a world-leading provider of permanent textile odor control technology solutions for clothing, sports equipment, lifestyle, textiles and other materials. (forbes.com)
  • Pet Odor Control Products. (gundogsupply.com)
  • We recommended the company start a hearing conservation program and install local exhaust ventilation to control smoke and odors. (cdc.gov)
  • A fish odor is caused by taking choline supplements, by a hereditary condition called trimethylaminuria that requires avoiding fish and other dietary sources of choline, or by a vaginal infection caused by a bacteria called Gardnerella. (drmirkin.com)
  • In addition, a change of pH in the vagina , caused from fluctuating hormones, can also contribute to a vaginal odor. (poise.com)
  • In most cases, vaginal odor can be attributed to urine leakage or a change in the vaginal pH. (poise.com)
  • Because pH testing is not highly specific, vaginal discharge should be further examined microscopically by first diluting one sample in 1 or 2 drops of 0.9% normal saline solution on one slide and a second sample in 10% KOH solution (samples that emit an amine odor immediately upon application of KOH suggest BV or trichomoniasis). (cdc.gov)
  • In order to generate odor, you need the proper combination of microbes and secretions. (popsci.com)
  • The ability to identify odor varies among people and decreases with age. (wikipedia.org)
  • Groundbreaking robot uses locust antennae and electronic technology for odor detection, with limitless potential. (israel21c.org)
  • Found to be 10,000 times more powerful than a commonly used odor-detection electronic device, the bio-hybrid "odor discriminator" was built by a research team led by doctoral student Neta Shvil of Tel Aviv University's Sagol School of Neuroscience. (israel21c.org)
  • Cedarsoles insoles - The cedarwood that these are made from is a natural antifungal and will help prevent shoe or boot odor. (disabled-world.com)
  • Smelleze Sneaker, Shoe & Boot Deodorizer - Specially developed to adsorb, neutralize, and encapsulate many unpleasant footwear odors on contact. (disabled-world.com)
  • NHTSA also said it recently learned that the Police Interceptor version of the Ford Explorer was experiencing exhaust manifold cracks, "which appear to present a low level of detectability, and may explain the exhaust odor. (autonews.com)