aromatic

aromatic definition - medical

ar·o·mat·ic (ărˌə-mătˈĭk)

adjective
  1. Having an agreeable, somewhat pungent, spicy odor.
  2. Of, relating to, or containing one or more six-carbon rings characteristic of the benzene series and related organic groups.
noun
  1. Any of a group of vegetable-derived drugs having a fragrant odor and slight stimulative properties.
  2. An aromatic organic compound.

Related Forms:

  • arˌo·matˈi·cal·ly adverb

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