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Aromatic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aromatic

 

[ ˌær.əˈmæt.ɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: aroma, aromatize, aromatized.

Word Frequency Rank

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