Meaning of aromatic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɛrəˈmædɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    aromatic

    Definitions

    1. having a strong distinctive fragrance

    Examples

    • « the pine woods were more redolent- Jean Stafford »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    aromatic

    Etymology

    late Middle English: via Old French from late Latin aromaticus, from Greek arōmatikos, from arōma (see aroma)

    Definitions

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

    Examples

    • « an aromatic organic compound »

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