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  2. New car smell - Wikipedia

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    New car smell is the odor that comes from the combination of materials found in new automobiles, as well as other vehicles like buses, trucks, and aircraft. It comprises various elements such as new leather , plastics and textile interiors.

  3. C-4 (explosive) - Wikipedia

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    The final material is a solid with a dirty white to light brown color, a putty-like texture similar to modeling clay, and a distinct smell of motor oil. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Depending on its intended usage and on the manufacturer, there are differences in the composition of C-4.

  4. Why does our 2023 Kia Sportage have an offensive rubber smell ...

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    Q: We purchased a new 2023 Kia Sportage a couple of months back. It did not have the usual new-car smell, but instead a very strong and offensive rubber, industrial smell. We were assured by the ...

  5. Bumper cars - Wikipedia

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    Bumper cars in Kerava, Finland, powered by pole-mounted contact shoes that supply power from a conductive ceiling. Bumper cars or dodgems are the generic names for a type of flat amusement ride consisting of multiple small electrically powered cars which draw power from the floor or ceiling, and which are turned on and off remotely by an operator.

  6. Electronic nose - Wikipedia

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    The detection system, which consists of a sensor set, is the "reactive" part of the instrument. When in contact with volatile compounds, the sensors react, which means they experience a change of electrical properties. [8] In most electronic noses, each sensor is sensitive to all volatile molecules but each in their specific way.

  7. What does space smell like? Astronauts describe the ... - AOL

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    Others liken it to "sweet smelling welding fumes," "seared steak," or other odd combos such as this description on twitter from ESA astronaut, Alexander Gerst: "To me, space smells like a mixture ...

  8. Automotive electronics - Wikipedia

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    The earliest electronic systems available as factory installations were vacuum tube car radios, starting in the early 1930s.The development of semiconductors after World War II greatly expanded the use of electronics in automobiles, with solid-state diodes making the automotive alternator the standard after about 1960, and the first transistorized ignition systems appearing in 1963.

  9. Does your home smell bad? Why nose blindness makes it ... - AOL

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    7 tips to make your home smell good While taking out the trash, using a dehumidifier to deal with moisture and opening up some windows can certainly help, here are some other ways to freshen up ...