monocyclic

Etymology

mono- + cyclic

adj

  1. Having a single cycle of development or activity.
  2. (chemistry) Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.

noun

  1. (chemistry) Any monocyclic compound.

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