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Definition of Heterocyclic
1. Adjective. Containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom.
2. Noun. A compound containing a heterocyclic ring.
Exact synonyms: Heterocycle, Heterocyclic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Chelate, Chelate Compound
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Specialized synonyms: Chelate, Chelate Compound
Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound
Definition of Heterocyclic
1. Adjective. (organic chemistry of a cyclic compound) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings. ¹
2. Noun. (organic chemistry) A heterocycle ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Heterocyclic
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