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aromatize

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a·ro·ma·tize  (-rm-tz)
tr.v. a·ro·ma·tized, a·ro·ma·tiz·ing, a·ro·ma·tiz·es
1. To make aromatic or fragrant: swirled the wine to aromatize it.
2. Chemistry To subject to a reaction that converts a substance into an aromatic compound.
a·roma·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.
aromatize, aromatise [əˈrəʊməˌtaɪz]
vb
1. (tr) to make aromatic
2. (Chemistry) to convert (an aliphatic compound) to an aromatic compound
aromatization , aromatisation n
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Verb1.aromatize - fill or impregnate with an odoraromatize - fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden"
aromatise, perfume
odorize, odourise, scent - cause to smell or be smelly
Translations
aromatize
vt → aromatisieren
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