Definitions for "Geosmin"
A compound produced by many cyanobacteria and streptomycetes which cause the 'earthy' odour of soil.
A secondary metabolic product of streptomycete bacteria that gives soil its characteristic smell, especially apparent immediately after digging.
Earthy-musty-smelling compound affecting the taste and odour of water. Released by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).