aromatize

[uh-roh-muh-tahyz]

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verb (used with object), a·ro·ma·tized, a·ro·ma·tiz·ing.

to make aromatic or fragrant.

Also especially British, a·ro·ma·tise.

Origin of aromatize

1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Late Latin arōmatizāre < Greek arōmatízein to spice. See aroma, -ize

Related formsa·ro·ma·tiz·er, nounde·a·ro·ma·tize, verb (used with object), de·a·ro·ma·tized, de·a·ro·ma·tiz·ing.

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Related Words for aromatize

sweeten, scent, perfume

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Historical Examples of aromatize

An almost imponderable quantity of this essential oil will suffice to aromatize a gallon of water.
Scientific American, Volume XXXVI., No. 8, February 24, 1877
Various
Then put the same quantity of ants as before; do this three times, then aromatize the spirit with cinnamon.
Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs: Three Essays on the Powers of Reproduction
John Davenport

British Dictionary definitions for aromatize

aromatize

aromatise

verb

(tr) to make aromatic

to convert (an aliphatic compound) to an aromatic compound

Derived Formsaromatization or aromatisation, noun

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Word Origin and History for aromatize

late 15c., from Old French aromatiser (12c.), from Latin aromatizare, from Greek aromatizein "to spice," from aromat-, stem of aroma "seasoning, sweet spice" (see aroma).