Polycyclic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A polycyclic compound.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Involving more than one cycle. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule. not-comparable
  3. 3
    Having the members of a series, such as a calyx or corolla, in several circles. not-comparable

Synonyms

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polycyclic compoundpolycyclical

Example

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"The smoke from barbeque grills is said to contain toxic and cancer-causing chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or PAHs."

Etymology

From poly- + cyclic.

Related phrases

polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

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