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Olfactory vs Optical - What's the difference?

olfactory | optical |

As adjectives the difference between olfactory and optical

is that olfactory is concerning the sense of smell while optical is of, or relating to sight; visual.

As a noun olfactory

is an olfactory organ.

olfactory

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Concerning the sense of smell.

    • Derived terms

    * olfactory organ

    Related terms

    * olfactometer * olfactible * olfaction

    Noun

    (olfactories)
  • An olfactory organ.
  • (chiefly, in the plural) The sense of smell.

    • optical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, or relating to sight; visual
    • Strabismus is an optical defect.
    (rfex)
  • Designed to assist or enhance sight
    • A microscope is an optical instrument.
  • Of, or relating to optics
    • Refraction is an optical effect.
  • Of, or relating to visible light
    • Optical telescopes don't work when it is cloudy.
  • Incorporating light-sensitive devices
    • An optical switch opens the door automatically.

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