Definition of Heterocyclic

1. Adjective. Containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom.

Similar to: Cyclic
Derivative terms: Heterocycle, Heterocycle

2. Noun. A compound containing a heterocyclic ring.
Exact synonyms: Heterocycle, Heterocyclic 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

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heterocyclic

heteroclitics
heteroclitous
heterocodeine
heterocomplex
heterocomplexation
heterocomplexes
heteroconjugation
heterocosm
heterocosms
heterocrine
heterocrisis
heterocumulene
heterocumulenes
heterocycle
heterocycles
heterocyclic (current term)
heterocyclic compound
heterocyclic compounds
heterocyclic compounds with 4 or more rings
heterocyclic oxides
heterocyclic ring
heterocyclics
heterocycloalkane
heterocycloalkanes
heterocyclyl
heterocyst
heterocystous
heterocysts
heterocytotropic
heterocytotropic antibody

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