Main Entry: ¹ar·o·mat·ic

Pronunciation: \ˌa-rə-ˈma-tik, ˌer-ə-\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 : of, relating to, or having aroma: a : fragrant b : having a strong smell c : having a distinctive quality
2 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

synonyms see odorous

— 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