dearomatize

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ aromatize.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːəˈɹəʊmətaɪz/

Verb

dearomatize (third-person singular simple present dearomatizes, present participle dearomatizing, simple past and past participle dearomatized)

  1. (organic chemistry) To remove the aromatic components from a petroleum product
  2. (organic chemistry) To remove the aromatic character from a compound
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