Aromatic series
aromatic series
aromatic series n.
Chemical compounds derived from benzene or similar closed-chain hydrocarbon compounds containing conjugated double bonds.
Historical Examples
Terebenthene belongs to the benzene or aromatic series, which can be shown from its connection with cymene.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 711, August 17, 1889 Various
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