un aromatic
əˈmæt adjective
1.
having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.
2.
Chemistry. of or pertaining to an aromatic compound or compounds.
noun
3.
a plant, drug, or medicine yielding a fragrant aroma, as sage or certain spices and oils.
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aromatic (ˌærəˈmætɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | having a distinctive, usually fragrant smell |
| 2. | Compare aliphatic (of an organic compound) having an unsaturated ring containing alternating double and single bonds, esp containing a benzene ring; exhibiting aromaticity |
| —n | |
| 3. | something, such as a plant or drug, giving off a fragrant smell |
| aro'matically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
aromatic
mid-14c., from Fr. aromatique (14c.), from L. aromaticus, from Gk. aromatikos, from aroma (gen. aromatos) "seasoning, sweet spice," of unknown origin.
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Medical Dictionary
aromatic ar·o·mat·ic (ār'ə-māt'ĭk)
adj.
Having an agreeable, somewhat pungent, spicy odor.
Of, relating to, or containing one or more six-carbon rings characteristic of the benzene series and related organic groups.
Any of a group of vegetable-derived drugs having a fragrant odor and slight stimulative properties.
ar'o·mat'i·cal·ly adv.
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Science Dictionary
aromatic  (ār'ə-māt'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
(click for larger image in new window) Relating to an organic compound containing at least one benzene ring or similar ring-shaped component. Naphthalene and TNT are aromatic compounds. Compare aliphatic. |
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