polycyclic

English

Etymology

From poly- + cyclic.

Adjective

polycyclic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule.

Derived terms

  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • polycyclic compound

Translations

Noun

polycyclic (plural polycyclics)

  1. A polycyclic compound.

Synonyms

  • polycyclic compound
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