Heterocyclic Definition

hĕtə-rō-sīklĭk, -sĭklĭk
adjective
Of or relating to certain cyclic compounds with a ring composed of atoms of carbon and some other element or elements.
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noun

(organic chemistry) A heterocycle.

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Singular:
heterocyclic
Plural:
heterocyclics

Origin of Heterocyclic

  • hetero- +‎ cyclic

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