heterocyclic

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(-sīk′lik)

adjective

of or relating to certain cyclic compounds with a ring composed of carbon atoms and those of any other element or elements

Origin: hetero- + cyclic

See heterocyclic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Containing more than one kind of atom joined in a ring.

Related Forms:

  • hetˈer·o·cyˌcle (-sīˌkəl) noun
  • hetˌer·o·cyˈclic noun

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