Definition of "aromaticity" [aromaticity]

• Aromatic quality or character, especially the distinctive structure or properties of the aromatic chemical compounds. (noun)

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• "For my graduate work, I initially chose a project related to the Pettit work and finished studying the anti-aromaticity of cyclobutadiene."
• "Now, aromaticity is a fuzzy concept, and there is no general agreement on what it is."
• "Sure, bonding is more difficult, and let's not start about aromaticity."