In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between aromatic and binaphthalene
is that aromatic is (organic chemistry) derived from benzene while binaphthalene is (organic chemistry) any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons formed from two naphthalene groups joined by a single bond.
As nouns the difference between aromatic and binaphthalene
is that aromatic is a fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it while binaphthalene is (organic chemistry) any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons formed from two naphthalene groups joined by a single bond.
As an adjective aromatic
is fragrant or spicy.
aromatic
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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
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binaphthalene
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(organic chemistry) Any of several isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons formed from two naphthalene groups joined by a single bond. 