Petrichor (ɔər) is the scent of rain on dry earth, or the scent of dust after rain. The word is constructed from Greek, petros, meaning ‘stone’ + ichor, the fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology. It is defined as `the distinctive scent which accompanies the first rain after a long warm dry spell`. The term was coined.....
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pleasant smell accompanying the first rain after a dry spell
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petrichor 'Essence of rock.' The pleasant odor from falling rain on dry ground; especially after a long period of warm, dry weather. The odor is said to be a result of an oily essence that comes from rocks or soil when rain falls on them. It is believed that the oils are given off by vegetation during dry periods and are adsorbed on to the surface...
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The smell of earth after rain.
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The smell of earth after rain.
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