Adj. 1. olfactory-of or relating to olfaction. olfactive.
SSH redirects here. For other uses, see SSH (disambiguation). Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol for operating network services securely over an unsecured network. The best known example application is for remote login to computer systems by users.
Home : Software Terms : Shell Definition. Shell. Most people know of shells as small protective coverings for certain animals, such as clams, crabs, and mollusks. You may also find a shell on the outside of an egg, which I highly recommend you remove before eating. In the computer science world, however, a shell is a software program that interprets commands from the user so that the operating system can understand them and perform the appropriate functions.