English Explanatory Dictionary

monocyclic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a single cycle of development or activity.
  2. Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.
noun
  1. Any monocyclic compound.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

monocyclic monocyclics

Etymology

From mono- + cyclic.

Related words

bicyclic tricyclic polycyclic
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