aromatic compound

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an organic compound that contains one or more benzene or equivalent heterocyclic rings: many such compounds have an agreeable odor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aromatic compound¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

He implements certain techniques to bring out the plant’s terpenes, or aromatic compounds, which give the plant its flavor and influence the quality of the high.

From Nautilus