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Definition of aromatic - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fragrancehaving a strong, pleasant smell
- The aromatic herbs made the kitchen smell wonderful..
2.
chemistryTECH. related to or containing one or more benzene ringsTECH.
- Aromatic compounds are essential in organic chemistry..
Noun
1.
fragrant substancesubstance with a strong pleasant smell
- The kitchen was filled with the scent of various aromatics..
2.
cookingfragrant plant or spice used for flavoring
- Add an aromatic to enhance the dish's flavor.
3.
chemistryTECH. compound with a benzene ring structureTECH.
- Benzene is a common aromatic in organic chemistry.
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fragrant plant or spice used for flavoring
Expressions with aromatic
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rice known for its floral fragrance
She prefers aromatic rice for her curry dishes.
lacking a noticeable or pleasant smell
The non-aromatic candle did not fill the room with scent.
organic compound with an amino group linked to an aromatic ring
Aniline is a simple aromatic amine used in dye production.
hydrocarbon with one or more benzene rings
Toluene is an aromatic compound used in paint thinners.
Origin of aromatic
Greek, arōmatikos (spicy) + -ic (pertaining to)
Terms with aromatic included in their meaning
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botany
plant with aromatic leaves used in cooking and teas
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aromatic plant matter used to flavor food
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tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
construction
aromatic softwood used for building, furniture, and storage chests
cooking
aromatic leaves used as seasoning for meats
culinary herb
aromatic herb used in cooking
nature
type of coniferous tree known for aromatic wood
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aromatic bark used as a spice
cooking
aromatic seeds used as a spice in cooking
cooking
aromatic seeds used as a spice in cooking
plants
mint plant with aromatic leaves
medical
aromatic bark of Saigon cinnamon used medicinally
culinary herb
aromatic herb used in cooking
culinary herb
herb with aromatic leaves used in cooking
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aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine
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aromatic leaves of the dill plant used in cooking
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aromatic seed used to flavor sweet and savory dishes
plants
herb of the mint family with aromatic leaves
botany
Indian plant with aromatic rhizomes
cooking
aromatic oil used in cooking and perfumes
plant
aromatic hardwood used for carving and making perfumes
drink
aromatic fortified wine flavored with herbs and spices
type of rice
long-grain aromatic rice from India and Pakistan
plant
evergreen laurel tree with aromatic leaves used in cooking
Examples of aromatic in a sentence
She loved the aromatic scent of the candles. Aromatic hydrocarbons are studied in advanced chemistry courses. The aromatic nature of the compound was confirmed through tests. The garden was rich with the smell of aromatics. Aromatics filled the air during the festival. The chef added an aromatic to the stew.
She used an aromatic to scent the room. Toluene is another aromatic used in labs. Aromatic compounds are studied in advanced chemistry classes.
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- French:aromatique, aromate, ...
- German:aromatisch, Aromastoff, ...
- Italian:profumato, sostanza aromatica, ...
- Spanish:fragante, sustancia aromática, ...
- Portuguese:aromático, substância aromática, ...
- Chinese:芳香的, 香料, ...
- Japanese:芳香のある, 芳香剤, ...
- Arabic:عَطِر, مَادَّةٌ عِطْرِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:רֵיחָנִי, חֹמֶר רֵיחָנִי, ...
- Russian:ароматный, ароматическое вещество, ...
- Ukrainian:запашний, ароматик, ...
- Hindi:सुगंधित, सुगंधित पदार्थ, ...
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