English Explanatory Dictionary

polycyclic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Involving more than one cycle.
  2. Having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule.
  3. Having the members of a series, such as a calyx or corolla, in several circles.
noun
  1. A polycyclic compound.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

polycyclic polycyclics

Etymology

From poly- + cyclic.

Related words

monocyclic bicyclic tricyclic

Derived words

macropolycyclic nonpolycyclic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
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