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"One of my favorite times of the year is monsoon season, when the smell of rain in the desert is the most prevalent."

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noun

Uncommon word used in geochemistry to describe the pleasant scent of rain falling on very dry ground. It is caused by the water from the rain, along with certain compounds like ozone, geosmin, and plant oils.