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aromatic

[ar-uh-mat-ik] / ˌær əˈmæt ɪk /


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They contain nitrates, high levels of sodium and saturated fats, and aromatic hydrocarbons that increase the risk of cancer, hypertension, and heart disease.

From MarketWatch Jun. 21, 2026

The use of aromatic resins, gums and woods like frankincense and myrrh dates back to ancient Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

These included polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which indicate the intensity of slash-and-burn fires; leaf waxes, which reflect vegetation and rainfall patterns; and fecal stanols, which help estimate population size.

From Science Daily Apr. 27, 2026

For brightness, add lemon zest — the aromatic lift without the watery slack.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2026

“His jaws are like a bed of spice, growths of aromatic plants; his lips are roses, dripping with flowing myrrh.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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