aromatic compound

American  

noun

Chemistry.

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

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Etymology

Origin of aromatic compound

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The sudden transition might be a marker of aromatic compounds, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Gently roll three or four stems of fresh mint between your palms to release aromatic compounds.

From Seattle Times

Just as with onions, the aromatic compounds in garlic are formed through an enzymatic chemical reaction that occurs as soon as its cells are ruptured.

From Salon

However, SAF’s lack of aromatic compounds could also impact its compatibility with some aircraft currently in use.

From Scientific American

This is in part the work of indole, an aromatic compound present in foul-smelling substances like coal tar and feces, which in trace amounts gives the most delicate of flowers an almost animal opulence.

From New York Times