aromatise

/ˈærəmətaɪz/ /ˈəˈroʊmətaɪz/

Meanings

verb

To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy.

Examples :

"She added a cinnamon stick to the simmering apple cider to aromatise it. "

food chemistry

verb

To convert into an aromatic compound by means of a chemical reaction.

Examples :

"The chemist used a catalyst to aromatise the long chain hydrocarbon, turning it into benzene. "

chemistry compound

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

hydrocarbon noun

/ˈhaɪdroʊˌkɑːrbən/ /ˈhaɪdrəˌkɑːrbən/

A compound consisting only of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

"Gasoline is a hydrocarbon fuel used in many cars. "

cinnamon noun

/ˈsɪn.ə.mən/

A small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and southern India, Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum zeylanicum, belonging to the family Lauraceae.

"The spice shop owner carefully selected cinnamon branches from the Cinnamomum tree. "

chemist noun

/ˈkɛmɪst/

A person who specializes in the science of chemistry, especially at a professional level.

"The chemist carefully measured the ingredients for the baking soda volcano experiment in science class. "

catalyst noun

/ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.

"The chef used a small amount of lemon juice as a catalyst to speed up the sauce's thickening process. "

fragrant adjective

/ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/

Sweet-smelling; having a pleasant (usually strong) scent or fragrance.

"The fragrant roses filled the room with a lovely scent. "

simmering verb

/ˈsɪmərɪŋ/ /ˈsɪmrɪŋ/

To cook or undergo heating slowly at or below the boiling point.

"The soup simmered on the stove."

aromatic noun

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

"Grandma used a generous amount of aromatic in her famous spaghetti sauce. "

turning verb

[ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ]

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

"The car was turning left at the intersection. "

convert noun

/ˈkɒn.vəːt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/

A person who has converted to a religion.

"They were all converts to Islam."

reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "