organoleptic
Americanadjective
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perceived by a sense organ.
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capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.
adjective
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able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ
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able to perceive a sensory stimulus
Etymology
Origin of organoleptic
1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; see -lepsy, -tic
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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
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 E. G. Thomssen
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