adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ a-r ə - ' ma-tik, ˌ er- ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : of, relating to, or having aroma: a : FRAGRANT b : having a strong smell c : having a distinctive quality
2 of an organic compound : characterized by increased chemical stability resulting from the delocalization of electrons in a ring system (as benzene) containing usually multiple conjugated double bonds ― compare ALICYCLIC , ALIPHATIC
synonyms see ODOROUS
– ar · o · mat · i · cal · ly \ -ti-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb
– aro · ma · tic · i · ty \ ˌ a-r ə -m ə - ' ti-s ə -t ē , ˌ er- ə -, ə - ˌ r ō -m ə - \ noun