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Smelt

/smˈɛlt/
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(noun) Any small anadromous fish of the family Osmeridae, found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and in lakes in North America and northern part of Europe.

The instant he opened the door, he smelt something burning.
This is the first time I've ever smelt this perfume.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers at the factory ____ the raw iron ore to remove impurities and produce pure metal.

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