Petrichor vs. Geosmin
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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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