heterocyclic
adjective
het·ero·cy·clic
| \ ˌhe-tə-rō-ˈsī-klik
, -ˈsi-\
, -ˈsi-\
Definition of heterocyclic
: relating to, characterized by, or being a ring composed of atoms of more than one kind
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Other Words from heterocyclic
heterocycle
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heterocyclic
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Examples of heterocyclic in a Sentence
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One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, chicagotribune.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer? Maybe, maybe not.," 7 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer?," 6 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, chicagotribune.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer? Maybe, maybe not.," 7 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer?," 6 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, chicagotribune.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer? Maybe, maybe not.," 7 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, chicagotribune.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer? Maybe, maybe not.," 7 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, chicagotribune.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer? Maybe, maybe not.," 7 June 2017 One group, called HAAs (heterocyclic aromatic amines), form during high-temperature reactions between substances in muscle tissue. — Emily Sohn, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Does grilled meat cause cancer?," 6 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'heterocyclic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for heterocyclic
heterocyclic
adjective
het·ero·cy·clic
| \ ˌhet-ə-rō-ˈsī-klik
, -ˈsik-lik
\
, -ˈsik-lik
\
Medical Definition of heterocyclic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: relating to, characterized by, or being a ring composed of atoms of more than one kind
heterocyclic chemical compounds
heterocyclic
nounMedical Definition of heterocyclic (Entry 2 of 2)