nose blind
The term "nose blind" describes a common phenomenon where prolonged exposure to a smell makes it undetectable to an individual.
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Definition
B2Health
(informal)Unable to notice a specific odor due to continuous exposure.
Example
- After a few hours, she became nose blind to the smell of paint in the room.
- Living next to the bakery, he was nose blind to the aroma of fresh bread.
B2Senses
(informal)A temporary state where one cannot detect familiar scents.
Example
- Pet owners often become nose blind to the smell of their animals.
- Working in the perfume shop made her nose blind to the fragrances.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nose blind":
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