Sekirov Dictionary

aromatic

UK /ˌæɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/US /ˌɛɹ.əˈmæt.ɪk/

adjective 3
noun 3
forms 3

adjective3

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Fragrant or spicy.
- Beautifully adorned in tuxedo black with brilliant white stripes or spots, skunks are known mainly for their aromatic properties, but they are also efficient predators of insects and other small game. — 2016
Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
Derived from benzene.

noun3

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it, especially the vegetables that serve as the base flavors in a more complex dish.
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A plant grown for fragrant properties.
- It is laid out in sections covering aromatics, potherbs, oils, resins, pitch, [...] vinegar and wine. — 1978
Any aromatic compound.

forms

aromatics · more aromatic · most aromatic

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