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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any heterocyclic compound formally derived from an arene by replacement of one or more methine and/or vinylene groups by trivalent or divalent heteroatoms respectively in such a way as to retain its aromaticity.

Etymology

From hetero- + arene.

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