Definition

Not having a strong, pleasant smell or fragrance; lacking aromatic properties.

Example

The chemical compound is classified as nonaromatic due to its lack of distinct odor.

Conversation

I just tried that new tea blend, but it was so nonaromatic that I couldn't enjoy it.

Really? I usually love trying new tea flavors.

Yeah, it didn't have any of the usual scents or flavors that I like.

That sounds disappointing. I prefer teas that are rich and aromatic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of chemical compound that does not have the special stability and structure associated with aromatic compounds.

Example

Water is considered a nonaromatic substance because it does not have a ring structure with delocalized electrons.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a nonaromatic compound?

Yeah, I think it means something that isn’t aromatic, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how many compounds fit that description.

Root Explanation

Nonaromatic → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "aromatic" (from Greek "arōmatikos", meaning fragrant or having a pleasant smell). The word "nonaromatic" means not having a pleasant smell or fragrance, typically used in chemistry to describe compounds that do not have the characteristics of aromatic compounds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'aromatic' referring to something that has a pleasant smell. So, nonaromatic describes something that does not have that pleasant fragrance.

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