pleasant smell

collocation in English

meaningsofpleasantandsmell

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pleasant
adjective
uk
/ˈplez.ənt/us
/ˈplez.ənt/
enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy ...
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smell
noun
uk
/smel/us
/smel/
the characteristic of something that can be recognized or noticed using ...
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(Definition ofpleasantandsmellfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Even with perfumes, if you do not like them, they are not apleasantsmell, they are an odour.
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There was thepleasantsmellof the spring flowers.
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That is because of the presence of benzene, which causes thepleasantsmellwhen we put petrol into the car.
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That is not apleasantsmell.
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It has apleasantsmelland contributes to the aroma of these oils.
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It is a flammable liquid with a characteristicallypleasantsmellreminiscent of some glues and nail polish removers.
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Pine boughs, appreciated especially in wintertime for theirpleasantsmelland greenery, are popularly cut for decorations.
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Potpourri is used inside the home to give the air apleasantsmell.
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The term sweet originates from the fact that a low level of sulfur provides the oil with a mildly sweet taste andpleasantsmell.
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Methyl benzoate has apleasantsmell, strongly reminiscent of the fruit of the feijoa tree, and it is used in perfumery.
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Kaoru is known for having a strange, butpleasantsmellalways around him.
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Some people prefer flowers in the water to give apleasantsmell, as well as adding cologne/perfume.
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It is an efficient cleaning agent with apleasantsmell, promoted for being environmentally friendly and therefore, preferable to petrochemicals.
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It has no distinctive taste, and apleasantsmell.
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Some variations include adding honey or sugar and frying the slices in butter, to obtain a golden caramel; the result has a sweeter taste and a characteristicpleasantsmell.
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The most basic term is aroma which generally refers to apleasantsmellas opposed to odor which refers to an unpleasant smell or possible wine fault.
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It has a distinctivelypleasantsmell.
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The unfortunate thing is that pleasant smells are apparently not so strong as unpleasant smells.
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There were also pleasant smelling things that were used to make a horse move forward or calm down.
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Almond, apricot, butterscotch, and other aromas may partially employ the compound for their pleasant smells.
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