alicyclic
|al-i-cy-clic|
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/ˌæliˈsaɪklɪk/
non-aromatic ring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alicyclic' originates from the combination of 'ali-' meaning 'other' and 'cyclic' meaning 'circle or ring'.
Historical Evolution
'alicyclic' was formed by combining the prefix 'ali-' with 'cyclic' to describe non-aromatic ring structures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'non-aromatic ring structures', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting organic compounds that contain a ring but are not aromatic.
Cyclohexane is an alicyclic compound.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 09:06