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aromatic /ar·o·mat·ic/ (ar″o-mat´ik) 1. having a spicy odor. 2. in chemistry, denoting a compound containing a ring system stabilized by a closed circle of conjugated double bonds or nonbonding electron pairs, e.g., benzene or naphthalene.
aromatic [er′ōmat′ik] Etymology: Gk, aroma, spice 1 pertaining to a strong but agreeable odor such as a pleasant spicy odor. 2 a stimulant or spicy medicine. 3 pertaining to organic chemical structures including a 6-carbon ring such as benzol. aromatic, n an organic compound derived from benzene. Also called an aromatic compound. aromatic 1. having a spicy fragrance. 2. a stimulant, spicy medicine. 3. denoting a compound containing a resonance-stabilized ring, e.g. benzene or naphthalene. aromatic diamidines some are useful babesiocides, e.g. imidocarb, amicarbalide, phenamidine. aromatic organic arsenicals includes thiacetarsamide, arsphencomplexamine, arsanilic acid, roxarsone, nitarsone. aromatic adjective Referring to a substance with a fragrant–usually due to the presence of volatile oils noun A general term for an herbal medicine with a fragrant odor, many of which are said to be mild stimulants. Cf
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Using advanced hydro-processing technology, the company converts crude oil molecules into extremely pure, colorless products, virtually free of aromatics, polar compounds and sulfur, according to this one-page bulletin. You'll find 700 descriptive entries and over 200 illustrations of Indian products including rice and rice products, breads and flours, legumes and dais, spices and seasonings, spice mixes, powders, and pastes, aromatics and herbs, vegetables, fruits, canned goods, oils, pickles, chutneys, snacks, and more. 7 million tons of aromatics, the building blocks of plastics, solvents and pharmaceuticals. |
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