Synonyms of heterocyclic

Noun


1. heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle, compound, chemical compound

usage: a compound containing a heterocyclic ring

Adjective


1. heterocyclic, cyclic (vs. acyclic)

usage: containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom

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Definition and meaning of heterocyclic (Dictionary)