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alicyclic

Syllabification: (al·i·cy·clic)
Pronunciation: /ˌaləˈsīklik, -ˈsik-/

Chemistry
Definition of alicyclic

adjective

  • relating to or denoting organic compounds that combine cyclic structure with aliphatic properties, e.g., cyclohexane and other saturated cyclic hydrocarbons. Compare with aromatic.

noun

(usually alicyclics)
  • an alicyclic compound.

Origin:

late 19th century: blend of aliphatic and cyclic

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