chemical smell
Harsh synthetic scent
A chemical smell is the sharp, artificial odor associated with synthetic substances—cleaning products, industrial solvents, plastics, or laboratory reagents.
The phrase typically carries negative connotations, suggesting something unnatural or potentially harmful: The new carpet had a strong chemical smell.
It contrasts with organic or natural scents.
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
strong odor · solvent · rubbing alcohol · laboratory · science lab · toxic · harsh · industrial · gas station · gasoline · nail polish · nail salon · chlorine · swimming pool · plastic · burning · artificial · sterile
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Scent of moist soil
floral scent · fresh air · ocean breeze · petrichor · pine scent
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Fragrant liquid for wearing
sweet smell · fresh scent · floral scent · fragrance · aroma
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