Meaning & use
aromatics
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Fragrant plants, spices, or compounds, especially vegetables and herbs used as a flavor base in cooking.
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The chef sauteed onions, celery, and carrots, the classic aromatics, before adding the stock.
The essential oil's aromatics filled the entire room.
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In cooking, 'aromatics' usually refers to a base of vegetables and herbs, like onion, garlic, and celery, sauteed at the start of a recipe to build flavor.
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