Geosmin

Synonyms of geosmin

• earth smell
• petrichor
• soil scent

Collocations of geosmin

earthy taste

Frequency: 70 %

The vegetables had an earthy taste characteristic of geosmin.

musty smell

Frequency: 65 %

The damp basement had a strong musty smell that reminded me of geosmin.

soil-like flavor

Frequency: 50 %

The dish had a unique soil-like flavor, hinting at the presence of geosmin.

pond-like scent

Frequency: 40 %

The stagnant water emitted a pond-like scent, reminiscent of geosmin.

Idiomatic Expressions for geosmin

• Phrase: geosmin in the air
  Meaning: to sense or detect the presence of geosmin in the atmosphere
  Usage: As we approached the lake, I could smell the geosmin in the air, indicating that we were close to the water.