homocyclic
of or noting a cyclic compound having atoms of only one element, usually carbon, in the ring (contrasted with heterocyclic).
Origin of homocyclic
1- Also isocyclic.
Words Nearby homocyclic
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British Dictionary definitions for homocyclic
/ (ˌhəʊməʊˈsaɪklɪk, -ˈsɪk-, ˌhɒm-) /
(of an organic compound) containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind, esp carbon atoms: Compare heterocyclic
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Scientific definitions for homocyclic
[ hō′mə-sĭk′lĭk ]
Containing a closed ring structure made of only one kind of atom. Benzene, for example, is a homocyclic compound, having a ring consisting of six carbon atoms. Compare heterocyclic.
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