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A thunderstorm rages outside your window but you’re inside, wrapped in a blanket, with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. You take a deep breath, and the wonderful smell of rain coming in from outside permeates the air! But what is that earthy, clean, sweet smell? The Museum of Science and Dictionary.com #ScienceWordOfTheWeek is petrichor, presented by Alex Dainis! About the Science Word of the Week: Learning new words expands our knowledge and perspective. Not only their definitions, but their uses, origins, and fun facts help us dive into the world in a deeper way. And sometimes words are just plain fun! Catch all the Science Word of the Week episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxeUBLGfcIB8jp7eHOqVkIMdVmaRECI1r To learn more, visit: Museum of Science: https://www.mos.org/swow Dictionary.com: https://www.dictionary.com/e/word-of-the-day/ Among the world's largest science centers, the Museum of Science engages millions of people each year to the wonders of science and technology through interactive exhibitions, digital programs, giant screen productions, and preK – 8 EiE® STEM curricula through the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Science Education Center. Established in 1830, the Museum is home to such iconic experiences as the Theater of Electricity, the Charles Hayden Planetarium, and the Mugar Omni Theater. Around the world, the Museum is known for digital experiences such as Mission: Mars launching in 2022 on Roblox, and traveling exhibitions such as the Science Behind Pixar. Learn more at https://www.mos.org/ #vocabulary #science #MuseumofScience #Boston #ScienceforAll