aromatic

English

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • Fragrant or spicy.
  • (organic chemistry) Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
  • (organic chemistry) Derived from benzene.

Etymology

Derived from Old French aromatique derived from Latin aromaticus derived from Ancient Greek ἄρωμα (spicy and or fragrant smell, seasoning, herb, spice).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἄρωμα

Gloss

spicy and or fragrant smell, seasoning, herb, spice

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

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Person/Thing

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