"Smellier" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Having or giving a strong, unpleasant smell.
To spread or suggest that something or someone is false or unpleasant, often in a way that is unfair or untrue.<br><br>Example: "He was accused of smearing his opponent's character during the election campaign."<br><br>(Note: This verb is often used in a negative sense, implying that the speaker is spreading false or unverified information or rumors to damage someone's reputation.)
A smectic is a type of liquid crystal material that has a layered or smectic structure. In liquid crystals, the molecules are aligned in a specific way, and in a smectic phase, the layers are built of closely packed rows of molecules.<br><br>There are several types of smectic phases, including:<br><br> Smectic A: the most common smectic phase, characterized by layered structure with molecules oriented perpendicular to the layer plane.<br> Smectic B: a rare smectic phase, characterized by a layered structure but with molecules irrotational in the layer.<br> Smectic C: a cholesteric smectic phase, characterized by a helical structure with a layer spacings that vary with wavelength.<br> Smectic E: a hexatic smectic phase, characterized by a layered structure with quasi-long-range order.<br><br>Smectic phases are also known as fluid crystals because they exhibit properties of both liquids and crystals. They can flow and exhibit fluid properties, but they also have properties of solids such as a relatively well-defined structure and a ability to sustain a shear stress.
Smectite is a group of layered clay minerals of the phyllosilicate group, whose layers are charged due to isomorphic substitution within the tetrahedral and octahedral sheets, leading to a slightly expandable structure, which can accommodate interlayer water and cations.
Smegma is a small amount of lubricating substance produced by the apocrine glands in the inguinal area, specifically around the genitals. It is a normal, non-pathological bodily secretion that serves as a protective barrier and helps to reduce friction during sexual intercourse.<br><br>In a broader cultural context, the term "smegma" has also been used in British culture as an expletive or idiomatic expression, similar to "bleep" or "rubbish," often used as a more innocuous or soft profanity. This usage is often perpetuated in British television and film, where the word "smegma" is sometimes censored or replaced with a bleep.
Smegmatic is a rare or obsolete word that is used to describe something that is self-serving or overly concerned with one's own interests. It is often used in conjunction with the idea of being self-important or prideful.
Smegmatis refers to a type of bacteria belonging to the genus of non-motile, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium.
The word "smell" is a verb that means to perceive a specific scent or odor through the nose. It can also be a noun, referring to the sensation or perception of a particular odor. For example:<br><br> "I can smell the fresh bread baking in the oven." (verb)<br> "The smell of the garbage bothered me." (noun)
The word "smelliness" refers to the quality of having a strong and unpleasant odor or stench. It can describe something or someone that emits a foul or unpleasant smell, often so strong that it's distracting or unbearable.
Smells can refer to a pleasant odor or aroma that is perceived by the sense of smell. It can also refer to an unpleasant or foul odor.
Having a strong and unpleasant smell, typically one that is associated with something repellent or decaying.
1. to melt or soften something by applying heat or moisture<br>2. to extract a metal from ore, typically by heating it<br>3. a fish resembling a trout, which is found in small streams and rivers in many northern parts of the world<br>4. in old names for a residence, to belong to a smelter.
Present participle of "smelt", means to melt or reduce to a molten state, especially by heat.