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Why Food Tastes Different On Planes
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Winnie Liao posted on 2020/04/28Ever wondered why airline food tastes so bland, or why everyone suddenly craves tomato juice on a flight? This fun science explainer dives into how cabin pressure and nasal dryness mess with your sense of smell and taste, especially that savory umami flavor! You'll pick up some great vocabulary about senses and daily practical tips for your next trip.
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intense
US /ɪnˈtɛns/
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UK /ɪn'tens/
- Adjective
- Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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US /pɚˈsɛpʃən/
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UK /pəˈsepʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Way in which one sees or understands something
- The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
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US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ɪk'strimlɪ/
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UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/
- Adverb
- In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- Remarkably; unusually.
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