Aromatised

/ˌærəməˈtaɪzd/ verb

Definition

British spelling of aromatized; made fragrant or given an aromatic quality through chemical treatment.

Etymology

From aroma (from Greek aroma meaning 'spice') plus -tise (British suffix for making something into a state), with -ed marking past tense. The British spelling uses 's' instead of 'z'.

Kelly Says

The British spelling of this word shows how the same chemical process gets spelled differently across the Atlantic—'aromatised' vs 'aromatized'—a reminder that English spelling rules aren't universal!

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