The scientific basis of odour

Malcolm Dyson, G.

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The scientific basis of odour

Malcolm Dyson, G.·1938·Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry

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Authors: Malcolm Dyson, G.
Venue: Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 1938-07-09
Volume: 57
Issue: 28
Pages: 647-651
ISSN: 0368-4075 (ISSN-L)
1934-9971
DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5000572802
OpenAlex: W2158681868
Cited by: 133
References: 0
Citations by year: 2026: 4 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 4 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 10 · 2016: 6 · 2015: 10 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 9 · 2012: 1
FWCI: 0.86
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 25161 d)
Locations: Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Physical Sciences › Chemical Engineering › Process Chemistry and Technology › Odor and Emission Control Technologies
Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
Keywords: odor, olfaction, volatile compounds, sensory perception

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