polynuclear

adjective
poly·​nu·​cle·​ar | \ ˌpä-lē-ˈnü-klē-ər How to pronounce polynuclear (audio) , -ˈnyü-, nonstandard -kyə-lər\

Definition of polynuclear

: chemically polycyclic especially with respect to the benzene ring used chiefly of aromatic hydrocarbons that are important as pollutants and possibly as carcinogens

First Known Use of polynuclear

1908, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for polynuclear

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polynuclear

adjective
poly·​nu·​cle·​ar | \ ˌpäl-i-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər How to pronounce polynuclear (audio) \

Medical Definition of polynuclear

: chemically polycyclic especially with respect to the benzene ring