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GUSTATORY SENSATION

\ɡˈʌstətəɹˌi sɛnsˈe͡ɪʃən], \ɡˈʌstətəɹˌi sɛnsˈe‍ɪʃən], \ɡ_ˈʌ_s_t_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi s_ɛ_n_s_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of GUSTATORY SENSATION

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the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus; "the candy left him with a bad taste"; "the melon had a delicious taste"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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