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Definition of Acyclic
1. Adjective. Not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls.
2. Adjective. Having an open chain structure.
Exact synonyms: Open-chain
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Similar to: Aliphatic
Antonyms: Cyclic
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Similar to: Aliphatic
Antonyms: Cyclic
Definition of Acyclic
1. a. Not cyclic; not disposed in cycles or whorls
Definition of Acyclic
1. Adjective. (chemistry) not cyclic; having an open chain structure ¹
2. Adjective. (graph theory) not cyclic ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Acyclic
1. not cyclic [adj]
Medical Definition of Acyclic
1. Not cyclic; denoting especially an acyclic compound. (05 Mar 2000)