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Where Does the Smell of Rain Come From?
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Vivian Lam posted on 2014/08/20Ever wondered what makes that amazing smell right before it rains? This video dives into the science behind petrichor and geosmin, explaining the fascinating olfaction science and soil bacteria that create these unique scents. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary while learning about the chemistry of the air around us!
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separate
US /'sepəreɪt/
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UK /'sepəreɪt/
- Adjective
- Being different from or unrelated to another
- Not connected; different.
- Transitive Verb
- To divide two things by being in between them
- To move things away from each other
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More curious
US /ˈkjʊriəs/
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UK /ˈkjʊəriəs/
- Adjective
- Wanting to know more about something
- Attracting interest by being strange or unusual
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More call
US /kɔl/
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UK /kɔ:l/
- Noun
- A order or request for action
- The sound an animal makes, often when in danger
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To make a request or order for action
- To visit a place or person for a short time
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US /stɔrm/
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UK /stɔ:m/
- Intransitive Verb
- To act violently or angrily
- Noun
- Weather with a lot of rain, snow and strong winds
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