aromatic
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adjective \ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik, ˌer-ə-\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
See Examples of AROMATIC
- <aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room>
First Known Use of AROMATIC
14th century
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Rhymes with AROMATIC
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2aromatic
nounDefinition 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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