Definitions

1. verb

to give a pleasant or characteristic smell to something, especially a food or drink

“The chef decided to aromatize the soup with a hint of thyme.”

2. verb

to make something smell pleasant or characteristic, typically by adding a fragrant ingredient

“The bartender learned how to aromatize the cocktails with a touch of citrus.”

3. verb

to make something smell of something else, typically in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly intense

“The air was aromatized with the smell of smoke from the nearby fire.”

4. noun

the act of giving a pleasant or characteristic smell to something

“The aromatization of the wine added to its overall flavor.”