aromatic
[ ar-uh-mat-ik ]
/ ˌær əˈmæt ɪk /
adjective
having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.
Chemistry.
of or relating to an aromatic compound or compounds.
noun
a plant, drug, or medicine yielding a fragrant aroma, as sage or certain spices and oils.
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aromatic
/ (ˌærəˈmætɪk) /
adjective
having a distinctive, usually fragrant smell
(of an organic compound) having an unsaturated ring containing alternating double and single bonds, esp containing a benzene ring; exhibiting aromaticity
Compare aliphatic
noun
something, such as a plant or drug, giving off a fragrant smell
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aromatically, adverbMedical definitions for aromatic
aromatic
[ ăr′ə-măt′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.
n.
Any of a group of vegetable-derived drugs having a fragrant odor and slight stimulative properties.
An aromatic organic compound.
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ar′o•mat′i•cal•ly adv.Scientific definitions for aromatic
aromatic
[ ăr′ə-măt′ĭk ]
Relating to an organic compound containing at least one benzene ring or similar ring-shaped component. Naphthalene and TNT are aromatic compounds. Compare aliphatic.