The difference between Aliphatic and Aromatic

When used as nouns, aliphatic means a compound of this type, whereas aromatic means a fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

When used as adjectives, aliphatic means of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain, whereas aromatic means fragrant or spicy.

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  1. Aliphatic as an adjective (organic chemistry):

    Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

  1. Aliphatic as a noun:

    A compound of this type.

  2. Aliphatic as a noun (chiefly, in the plural):

    A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

  1. Aromatic as an adjective:

    Fragrant or spicy.

  2. Aromatic as an adjective (organic chemistry):

    Having a closed ring of alternate single and double bonds with delocalized electrons.

  3. Aromatic as an adjective (organic chemistry):

    Derived from benzene.

  1. Aromatic as a noun:

    A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

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