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aromatic compound

noun

Meaning

A chemical substance containing one or more planar rings of atoms with delocalized electrons that provide special stability.

Examples

Benzene is the simplest example of an aromatic compound found in nature.
Many aromatic compounds are essential building blocks in the production of pharmaceuticals and plastics.

Synonyms: benzene derivative, arene

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aromatic compound (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌærəˈmætɪk ˈkɒmpaʊnd

Definition

A chemical substance containing one or more planar rings of atoms with delocalized electrons that provide special stability.

Examples

Benzene is the simplest example of an aromatic compound found in nature.
Many aromatic compounds are essential building blocks in the production of pharmaceuticals and plastics.

How to Use aromatic compound

aromatic compound of (prepositional phrase): identifying the specific type or origin of the compound — "He analyzed an aromatic compound of high purity."

Synonyms of aromatic compound

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