Chemoreceptivities

/ˌkiːmoʊrɪˈsɛptɪvɪtiz/ noun

Definition

The plural of chemoreceptivity; the qualities or states of being able to detect and respond to chemical substances.

Etymology

From chemo- (chemistry) + receptivity (ability to receive). Receptivity comes from Latin receptivus, meaning 'able to receive.' The suffix -ity creates a noun meaning a state or quality, and -ities is the plural form.

Kelly Says

Your taste buds and smell receptors are constantly showing chemoreceptivity—they're the reason you can tell salt from sugar without looking, and why fresh-baked cookies smell so amazing even from another room.

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