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NaturedGamer t1_jaahglw wrote

The smell of rain has a name, though not explicitly for the rain itself, but the musty soil and permeating moss and undergrowth. It's called petrichor. And yes it is one of my favorites.

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TirayShell t1_jabc6lh wrote

If I ever get another cat I won't have to think of a name.

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KeepCalmSayRightOn t1_jad2s3s wrote

Don't forget geosmin and ozone.

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NaturedGamer t1_jad8wc0 wrote

Well I'll be. TIL geosmin is one of the molecules contributing to what we call petrichor. I didn't see mention of the phenomenon in the ozone article and I can't say I could reliably identify the scent, though I'll keep this in mind during the next thunderstorm.

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