Thursday, April 18, 2024

Is It Just Us Or Is It The “Petrichor”?

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April 18, 2024

petrichor

[ pet-ri-kawr ] noun

a distinctive scent, usually described as earthy, pleasant, or sweet, produced by rainfall on very dry ground.

 
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