dearomatize

verb — 2 senses

dearomatize

verb

UK /diːəˈɹəʊmətaɪz/

Etymology From de- + aromatize.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences To remove the aromatic components from a petroleum product

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences To remove the aromatic character from a compound

Related terms
dearomative

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