English Explanatory Dictionary

heterocyclic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.
  2. Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.
noun
  1. A heterocycle

Pronunciation

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Word forms

heterocyclic heterocyclics

Etymology

From hetero- + cyclic.

Synonyms

heterocyclical carboheterocyclic

Related words

heterocycle alkaloid anthocyanin azole dioxin flavone furan purine pyran pyridine pyrimidine pyrrole quinoline thiazole thiophene

Derived words

heterocyclically nitroheterocyclic non-heterocyclic nonheterocyclic polyheterocyclic
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