homocyclic

[ hoh-muh-sahy-klik, -sik-lik, hom-uh- ]

/ ˌhoʊ məˈsaɪ klɪk, -ˈsɪk lɪk, ˌhɒm ə- /

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adjective Chemistry.

of or noting a cyclic compound having atoms of only one element, usually carbon, in the ring (contrasted with heterocyclic).

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Also isocyclic.

Origin of homocyclic

First recorded in 1900–05; homo- + cyclic

Words nearby homocyclic

homochlamydeous, homochromatic, homochrome, homochromous, homochronous, homocyclic, homocysteine, homodont, homodyne, homoecious, homoeo-

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British Dictionary definitions for homocyclic

homocyclic

/ (ˌhəʊməʊˈsaɪklɪk, -ˈsɪk-, ˌhɒm-) /

adjective

(of an organic compound) containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind, esp carbon atomsCompare heterocyclic

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Scientific definitions for homocyclic

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.