What does "olfactory perception" mean?

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

What is a synonym for "olfactory perception"?

Common synonyms include: odor, odour, olfactory sensation, smell.

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the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form wordnet