aromatic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
- an aromatic organic compound
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adjective satellite having a strong pleasant odor
redolent.
- the pine woods were more redolent"- Jean Stafford
WordNet
Ar`o*mat"ic, Ar`o*mat"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Aromatic
- Aromatical
)
Etymology
L.Definitions
Pertaining to, or containing, aroma; fragrant; spicy; strong-scented; odoriferous; as, .aromatic balsam
Ar`o*mat"ic noun
Definitions
A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon spices.