organoleptic

American  

[awr-guh-nl-ep-tik, awr-gan-l-ep‑] / ˌɔr gə nlˈɛp tɪk, ɔrˌgæn lˈɛp‑ /

adjective

1. perceived by a sense organ.

2. capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

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organoleptic British  

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk /

adjective

1. able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ

2. able to perceive a sensory stimulus

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Etymology

Origin of organoleptic

1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; -lepsy, -tic

Example Sentences

Consumer acceptance of these new algae products, however, depends on their organoleptic properties, in particular aroma, taste and a combination of the two — flavour.

From Salon

With muscle and fat similar to a traditionally slaughtered steak, the futuristic food features "the same organoleptic attributes of a delicious tender, juicy rib-eye steak you'd buy from the butcher."

From Fox News

The quest is to tease out which “naturally derived” carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, amino acids, and lipids comprise a wine or spirit, and which components encompass the organoleptic profiles of various alcoholic beverages.

From The Verge

Like the proverbial Edisonian light bulb, there it was: an organoleptic analyzer.

From New York Times

Mr. King typed out his organoleptic musings in an email and hit send.

From New York Times