aromatize

[ uh-roh-muh-tahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, a·ro·ma·tized, a·ro·ma·tiz·ing.

1. to make aromatic or fragrant.

aromatize

/ əˈrəʊməˌtaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make aromatic
2. to convert (an aliphatic compound) to an aromatic compound

Derived Forms

• aˌromatiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• a·roma·tizer noun
• dea·roma·tize verb (used with object) dearomatized dearomatizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of aromatize¹

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

Example Sentences

Cellar aged sirloin aromatized with local dried porcini at Pizzicheria La Grotta.

From Eater

With two speed modes, you can use the high option for general cleaning and the low option for deodorizing or aromatizing the air.

From Popular-Science

Then put the same quantity of ants as before; do this three times, then aromatize the spirit with cinnamon.

From Project Gutenberg

An almost imponderable quantity of this essential oil will suffice to aromatize a gallon of water.

From Project Gutenberg