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1. heterocyclic

adjective. containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • cyclic (English)
  • hetero- (English)
  • ἕτερος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. heterocyclic

noun. a compound containing a heterocyclic ring.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • cyclic (English)
  • hetero- (English)
  • ἕτερος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Sentences with heterocyclic


1. Adjective
It's better to cook longer at low heat than to place the chicken on high heat, which may encourage the development of cancer-causing heterocyclic amines, explains Harvard Health Publishing.

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