Aromatic

Word AROMATIC
Character 8
Hyphenation ar o mat ic
Pronunciations /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Aromatic"

What do we mean by aromatic?

Having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-smelling. adjective

Of, relating to, or containing one or more molecular ring structures having properties of stability and reactivity characteristic of benzene. adjective

An aromatic plant or substance, such as a medication. noun

An aromatic organic compound. noun

Giving out an aroma; fragrant; sweetscented; odoriferous; of spicy flavor.

Caused by an aroma or fragrant odor.

In chem., an epithet formerly applied to a small group of organic bodies, of vegetable origin, which had an aromatic smell and taste; now applied to all those compounds which are derived from the hydrocarbon benzene, C6H6.

A plant, drug, or medicine which yields a fragrant smell, as sage, certain spices and oils, etc. noun

A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon, spices. noun

Pertaining to, or containing, aroma; fragrant; spicy; strong-scented; odoriferous. adjective

One of a large class of organic substances, as the oils of bitter almonds, wintergreen, and turpentine, the balsams, camphors, etc., many of which have an aromatic odor. They include many of the most important of the carbon compounds and may all be derived from the benzene group, C6H6. The term is extended also to many of their derivatives. adjective

See under Vinegar. adjective

Fragrant or spicy. adjective

Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons. adjective

Derived from benzene. adjective

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it. noun

Having a strong pleasant odor adjective

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings adjective

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

Any aromatic compound.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Aromatic

The word "aromatic" in example sentences

Every day, I'd arrive for my treatment wearing the sarong they'd given me (mine to keep), sit for the foot scrub, then lie down on a wooden table whose "sheet" was a giant palm tree leaf as my two therapists rubbed hot scented sacks of herbs on my face, slathered me in aromatic oils, and worked in tandem to knead out my knots. ❋ Margie Goldsmith (2010)

It certainly drives certain aromatic characteristics in some wines, and adds amplitude, and some strength to the aromatic profile of some wines. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In 1477, following Spain's unification, Ferdinand and Isabella created a central Protomedicato empowered to examine, not only physicians and surgeons but also midwives, bonesetters, apothecaries, dealers in aromatic drugs, and any other persons who "in whole or in part practice these professions" — men as well as women. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Balls of course, the unspeakable “New friend” David Millimoron and a host of salaried advisers like Gila Sacks, who, at a cost of £1,000,000, tickle his tummy and baste him in aromatic oils. ❋ Newmania (2007)

Now, there were, among the gifts, certain aromatic roots of which he would have the merchant acquaint him with the names and uses; so he said to him, ❋ Unknown (2006)

Eastern women of the higher classes by dint of continual maceration, Esther-fashion, in aromatic oils and essences, would naturally become impregnated with the sweet scents of the cosmetics used. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Changes in aromatic preferences can cause "sympatric speciation" among maggots -- a form of speciation that is not really genetic (the two species can still interbreed), but rather circumstantial: genetic differences contained in each species causes it to behave in a way that ensures it will never get it on with the other species. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Highlights included Cantigny Park bedecked in aromatic flowers and plants; twice to the Field Museum, once for "Splendors of China's Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong" and again for the 53rd Annual Behind-the-Scenes Event; the wonderful "Rembrandt's Journey" at the Art Institute; two adventures at the Shedd Aquarium, including today's member preview of "Sea Star Quest"; two trips to the Museum of Science and Industry, including the new exhibit "Action! ❋ M-mv (2004)

The particularly toxic components of oil, known as aromatic hydrocarbons, can evaporate within hours or days of a spill. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Without the slightest encouragement she would find herself recalling the aromatic scent of his skin, the taste of him and the hard heat of his urgent body against hers, and occasionally it mortified her to be at the mercy of a hunger she could not control. ❋ Graham, Lynne, 1956- (2005)

He recalled the aromatic gust of hot air, a blend of frothy coffee, croissants, and rum … the luminous morning fog … ❋ Simenon, Georges, 1903- (1942)

Most of these dyes contain compounds called aromatic amines, which we absorb a small amount of, and then excrete in our urine. ❋ Luisa Dillner (2011)

Torontel, so-called aromatic varieties, bring a delicate perfume; Quebranta provides weight and backbone. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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