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Meaning of heterocyclic

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

heterocyclic

noun

Definitions

  1. A heterocycle

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of a cyclic compound) Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.

  2. (of a cyclic compound) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.

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Related words

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