What does rain smell like?

Petrichor describes the unique smells following a rain shower. Australian scientists coined the term in 1964 and determined that it was caused by chemical compounds. Chemicals associated with ozone, geosmin and plant oils can all contribute to unique smells on a rainy day.

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