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19 January, 20:38

Why do different substances have different Odors?

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  1. 19 January, 21:04
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    Substances generate a smell when their molecules land on so-called olfactory neurones in our noses (which, for some things, is a pretty unpleasant thought) ... But this fails to explain why some molecules with similar shapes can smell completely different, while others with quite different shapes can have a similar scent.

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