Aromatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aromatic

[ ˌær.əˈmæt.ɪk ]

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smell

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell, usually relating to spices, herbs, or other substances.

Synonyms

fragrant, perfumed, scented

Examples of usage

The aromatic scent of fresh coffee filled the room.
She added aromatic herbs to the stew to enhance the flavor.

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chemistry

Relating to or having an odor or fragrance.

Synonyms

fragrant, odorous, perfumed

Examples of usage

The aromatic compounds in the perfume give it a long-lasting scent.
The chemist identified the aromatic hydrocarbons in the sample.

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chemistry

A substance having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Synonyms

fragrance, perfume, scent

Examples of usage

The lavender oil is an aromatic used in aromatherapy.
Aromatic compounds are commonly used in the production of perfumes.

Translations

Translations of the word "aromatic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aromático

🇮🇳 सुगंधित

🇩🇪 aromatisch

🇮🇩 aromatik

🇺🇦 ароматний

🇵🇱 aromatyczny

🇯🇵 芳香

🇫🇷 aromatique

🇪🇸 aromático

🇹🇷 aromatik

🇰🇷 향기로운

🇸🇦 عطري

🇨🇿 aromatický

🇸🇰 aromatický

🇨🇳 芳香

🇸🇮 aromatičen

🇮🇸 ilmríkur

🇰🇿 хош иісті

🇬🇪 არომატული

🇦🇿 aromatik

🇲🇽 aromático

Word origin

The word 'aromatic' originates from the Greek word 'aromatikos', meaning 'fragrant'. The term has been used since ancient times to describe substances with a pleasant smell. Aromatics have played a significant role in perfumery, cuisine, and medicine throughout history, with various cultures valuing aromatic substances for their sensory and therapeutic properties.