heterocyclic meaning
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heterocyclic (adjective): containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom.
heterocyclic has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
heterocyclic as an adjective
heterocyclic as a noun
- a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
Synonyms: heterocyclic compound, heterocycle
Type of: compound
Kinds: chelate
Scrabble score: 24 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in IC · 12-letter words
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