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alicyclic

adjective
ali·​cy·​clic | \ ËŒa-lÉ™-ˈsÄ«-klik How to pronounce alicyclic (audio) , -ˈsi-klik\

Definition of alicyclic

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound that contains a ring but is not aromatic — compare aliphatic

First Known Use of alicyclic

1890, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alicyclic

International Scientific Vocabulary aliphatic + cyclic

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alicyclic

adjective
al·​i·​cy·​clic | \ ËŒal-É™-ˈsÄ«-klik How to pronounce alicyclic (audio) , -ˈsik-lik How to pronounce alicyclic (audio) \

Medical Definition of alicyclic

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound that contains a ring but is not aromatic — compare aliphatic

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