monocyclic

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Etymology

From mono- + cyclic.

Adjective

monocyclic (not comparable)

1. Having a single cycle of development or activity.
2. (chemistry) Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.

Related terms

• bicyclic
• tricyclic
• polycyclic

Noun

monocyclic (plural monocyclics)

1. (chemistry) Any monocyclic compound.

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