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monocyclic

/ˌmɒnəˈsɪklɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does monocyclic mean?

adjective

Having one cycle; consisting of a single cycle. In chemistry, a monocyclic compound is a cyclic compound that contains only one ring.

Example

"The monocyclic molecule was found to have unique properties that set it apart from its polycyclic counterparts."

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