What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Aromatic vs Arylene - What's the difference?

aromatic | arylene |

In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between aromatic and arylene

is that aromatic is (organic chemistry) derived from benzene while arylene is (organic chemistry) any bivalent radical produced by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the benzene ring of an aromatic compound.

As nouns the difference between aromatic and arylene

is that aromatic is a fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it while arylene is (organic chemistry) any bivalent radical produced by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the benzene ring of an aromatic compound.

As an adjective aromatic

is fragrant or spicy.

aromatic

English

Alternative forms

* aromatick (obsolete) * aromatique (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Fragrant or spicy.
  • (organic chemistry) Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.
  • (organic chemistry) derived from benzene.
  • Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with aromantic.

    Antonyms

    * (organic chemistry) aliphatic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.
  • Anagrams

    *

    arylene

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia arylene) (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any bivalent radical produced by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the benzene ring of an aromatic compound
  • Anagrams

    *