adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring. not-comparable
2. 2
   Describing identical atoms or groups attached to nearby (especially adjacent) atoms in a molecule. not-comparable
3. 3
   Describing subordinate planes on a crystal, which are very near to the fundamental planes in angles, and sometimes take their place. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   belonging to or limited to a vicinity wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

approachingapproximatearm in armburningclosehand-in-hand

Etymology

From Latin vīcīnālis.

Related phrases

vicinal diol

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