petrichor

(noun)

The distinctive scent which accompanies the first rain after a long warm dry spell.

Related Terms

  • actinomycin
  • actinobacteria

Examples of petrichor in the following topics:

  • Overview of Gram-Positive Bacteria and Actinobacteria

    • Some types of Actinobacteria are responsible for the peculiar odor emanating from the soil after rain (petrichor), mainly in warmer climates.
  • Actinobacteria (High G + C Gram-Positive Bacteria)

    • Some types of Actinobacteria are responsible for the peculiar odor emanating from the soil after rain (Petrichor), mainly in warmer climates.
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