balsamation

/bælsiˈmeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in the 19th century to describe the act of being overwhelmed by the scent of balsam.

“The hikers’ balsamation was due to the nearby balsam trees that were in full bloom.”

Synonyms

  • olfactoryoverwhelm
  • scentoverload

Antonyms

  • insensitivity
  • odorlessness