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; see -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 • Sep. 11, 2022

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

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2014

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

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2014

Later, quality-control men count the loose skins in cans�rejecting those with too many �and make an "organoleptic" test in which they bite sample peas, taste, swallow and, hopefully, like them.

From Time Magazine Archive

While it is possible to attain a certain amount of efficiency in determining the worth of the raw material entering into the manufacture of soap through organoleptic methods, these are by no means accurate.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.