Petrichor vs. Geosmin

Petrichor vs. Geosmin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Petrichor and Geosmin

Petrichornoun

The distinctive scent, caused by geosmin, which accompanies the first rain after a long, warm, dry spell.

Geosminnoun

(organic compound) A bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy smell and is the material responsible for petrichor.

Geosmin is responsible for the earthy taste of beetroot.

Petrichornoun

The yellow organic oil that yields this scent.

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