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Apr 7, 2020 · This compelling novel discovery suggests a major element to that iconic wet earth scent is underpinned by a nearly 500-million-year-old relationship between bacteria and arthropods,...
Petrichor (/ ˈ p ɛ t r ɪ ˌ k ɔːr /) is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. The word is constructed from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra) 'rock', or πέτρος (pétros) 'stone', and ἰχώρ (ikhṓr), the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods in Greek mythology.
Where does the universal smell of Earth come from? Here's everything you need to know about petrichor, the pleasant scent of soil after it rains. Can you smell the pleasant fragrance created by rain?
Jul 27, 2018 · Bacteria, plants and even lightning can all play a role in the pleasant smell we experience after a thunderstorm; that of clean air and wet earth.
Jun 7, 2023 · Petrichor is the smell of rain when it falls on dry ground. The aroma comes from a mixture of chemicals, including geosmin from algae and bacteria, ozone from the effect of lightning on air, and volatile oils released by plants.
Apr 17, 2020 · The distinctive, earthy smell of fresh rain isn’t just wet dirt. According to new research, it’s the chemical potion bacteria have been using to attract tiny arthropods for more than 400...
Jun 30, 2022 · Nothing smells quite like Earth after it's been through the rinse cycle. In fact, rain is such a pleasant smell that perfume-makers, soap makers and scent-purveyors the world over try to recreate...
