What is "aromatize"

Aromatize \A*ro"ma*tize\ (?; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Aromatized; p. pr. & vb. n. Aromatizing.] [L. aromatizare, Gr. ?: cf. F. aromatiser.] To impregnate with aroma; to render aromatic; to give a spicy scent or taste to; to perfume.
--Bacon.

late 15c., from Old French aromatiser (12c.), from Latin aromatizare, from Greek aromatizein "to spice," from aromat-, stem of aroma "seasoning, sweet spice" (see aroma).

alt. 1 (context transitive English) To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy. 2 (context transitive chemistry English) To convert into an aromatic compound by means of a chemical reaction. vb. 1 (context transitive English) To make aromatic, fragrant, or spicy. 2 (context transitive chemistry English) To convert into an aromatic compound by means of a chemical reaction.

v. fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms prerfumed the air in the garden" [syn: perfume, aromatise]