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monocyclic
(mono|cyc¦lic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌmɒnə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪklɪk, -ˈsɪk-/
adjective
1
Chemistry
having one ring of atoms in its molecule.
2
relating to a single cycle of activity.
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