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Heterocyclic Definition & Meaning

heterocyclic
adjective
  1. containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
noun
  1. a compound containing a heterocyclic ring

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Frequently asked questions

What does heterocyclic mean?
containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
What part of speech is heterocyclic?
Heterocyclic is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does heterocyclic have?
Heterocyclic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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