The group of atoms in the molecule of a compound that is responsible for the compound's characteristic odour. ... Origin: G. Osme, smell, + phonos, bearing ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: oz′mō-fōr Definitions: 1. The group of atoms in the molecule of a compound that is responsible for the compound's characteristic odor. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=63651