1. of or relating to the sense of smell; olfactory
Usage: less common variant of 'olfactory'; used in scientific and technical contexts

Examples

• The olfactive receptors in the nose detect odor molecules.
• Dogs have highly developed olfactive abilities that far exceed those of humans.
• Olfactive stimuli can trigger powerful memories and emotions.
• The olfactive system plays a crucial role in taste perception.
• Researchers studied the olfactive responses of insects to different plant compounds.