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1aromatic
adjective ar·o·mat·ic \ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik, ˌer-ə-\
: having a noticeable and pleasant smell
Full Definition of AROMATIC
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of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds — compare alicyclic, aliphatic
— ar·o·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
— aro·ma·tic·i·ty \ˌa-rə-mə-ˈti-sə-tē, ˌer-ə-, ə-ˌrō-mə-\ noun
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First Known Use of AROMATIC
14th century
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Synonym Discussion of AROMATIC
odorous, fragrant, redolent, aromatic mean emitting and diffusing scent. odorous applies to whatever has a strong distinctive smell whether pleasant or unpleasant <odorous cheeses should be tightly wrapped>. fragrant applies to things (as flowers or spices) with sweet or agreeable odors <a fragrant rose>. redolent applies usually to a place or thing impregnated with odors <the kitchen was redolent of garlic and tomatoes>. aromatic applies to things emitting pungent often fresh odors <an aromatic blend of tobaccos>.
Rhymes with AROMATIC
achromatic, acrobatic, aerobatic, anabatic, antistatic, Asiatic, astigmatic, autocratic, automatic, bureaucratic, charismatic, cinematic, democratic, diplomatic, Eleatic, emblematic, enzymatic, Hanseatic, hieratic, Hippocratic, hydrostatic, kerygmatic, kleptocratic, melismatic, mobocratic, monocratic, morganatic, numismatic, operatic, phallocratic, photostatic, plutocratic, pre-Socratic, problematic, programmatic, symptomatic, systematic, technocratic, theocratic, thermostatic, undogmatic, undramatic
2aromatic
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Definition of AROMATIC
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: an aromatic plant or plant part; especially : an aromatic herb or spice
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: an aromatic organic compound
First Known Use of AROMATIC
15th century
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AROMATICALLY Defined for Kids
aromatic
adjective ar·o·mat·ic \ˌer-ə-ˈma-tik\
Definition of AROMATIC for Kids
: of, relating to, or having a noticeable and pleasant smell <aromatic spices>
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