different between bicyclic vs polycyclic

bicyclic

English

Etymology

bi- +? cyclic

Adjective

bicyclic (not comparable)

  1. Having two cycles.
  2. (chemistry) Having two rings of atoms in the molecule; the rings may be fused, as in naphthalene, or separate, as in biphenyl.

Related terms

  • azabicyclic
  • monocyclic
  • tricyclic
  • polycyclic

Noun

bicyclic (plural bicyclics)

  1. (chemistry) A bicyclic compound.

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polycyclic

English

Etymology

From poly- +? cyclic.

Adjective

polycyclic (not comparable)

  1. Involving more than one cycle.
  2. (chemistry) Having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule.

Derived terms

  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
  • polycyclic compound

Translations

Noun

polycyclic (plural polycyclics)

  1. A polycyclic compound.

Synonyms

  • polycyclic compound

Related terms

  • monocyclic
  • bicyclic
  • tricyclic

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