Aliphatic vs. Aromatic

Aliphaticadjective

(organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

Aliphaticnoun

A compound of this type.

Aliphaticnoun

A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

Aliphaticadjective

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, fat; fatty; - applied to compounds having an open-chain structure. The aliphatic compounds thus include not only the fatty acids and other derivatives of the paraffin hydrocarbons, but also unsaturated compounds, as the ethylene and acetylene series. Compare alicyclic and aromatic.

Aliphaticadjective

having carbon atoms linked in open chains

Aromaticadjective

Fragrant or spicy.

Aromaticadjective

(organic chemistry) Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.

Aromaticadjective

(organic chemistry) Derived from benzene.

Aromaticnoun

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

Aromaticnoun

(organic compound) Any aromatic compound.

Aromaticadjective

Pertaining to, or containing, aroma; fragrant; spicy; strong-scented; odoriferous; as, aromatic balsam.

Aromaticnoun

A plant, drug, or medicine, characterized by a fragrant smell, and usually by a warm, pungent taste, as ginger, cinnamon, spices.

Aromaticadjective

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings;

Aromaticadjective

having a strong distinctive fragrance;