👉 Non-olfactory is a concept in linguistics and communication science that refers to the ability of a person to perceive sounds or other sensory stimuli without the use of olfaction (the sense of smell). It involves the detection of chemical substances, such as gases or liquids, through the senses of sight, hearing, taste, and touch. Non-olfactory abilities are essential for human communication and understanding complex information that is not directly perceived by the olfactory system.