organoleptic

[ awr-guh-nl-ep-tik, awr-gan-l-ep‑ ]

adjective

1. perceived by a sense organ.
2. capable of detecting a sensory stimulus.

organoleptic

/ ˌɔːɡənəʊˈlɛptɪk /

adjective

1. able to stimulate an organ, esp a special sense organ
2. able to perceive a sensory stimulus

Word History and Origins

Origin of organoleptic¹

1850–55; organo- + -leptic < Greek lēptikós disposed to accept; -lepsy, -tic

Example Sentences

Consumer acceptance of these new algae products, however, depends on their organoleptic properties, in particular aroma, taste and a combination of the two — flavour.

From Salon

With muscle and fat similar to a traditionally slaughtered steak, the futuristic food features "the same organoleptic attributes of a delicious tender, juicy rib-eye steak you'd buy from the butcher."

From Fox News

The quest is to tease out which “naturally derived” carbohydrates, sugars, proteins, amino acids, and lipids comprise a wine or spirit, and which components encompass the organoleptic profiles of various alcoholic beverages.

From The Verge

Russia’s consumer agency last year banned Ukrainian imports of vodka and beer from selected major producers, saying the Ukrainian product was lacking in alcohol content and “organoleptic characteristics.”

From Washington Times

Like the proverbial Edisonian light bulb, there it was: an organoleptic analyzer.

From New York Times