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homocyclic

/hɒməˈsɪklɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does homocyclic mean?

adjective

Having the same number of carbon atoms in each molecule; relating to or denoting a compound in which the carbon atoms are arranged in a ring structure.

Example

"The chemist studied the homocyclic properties of the newly discovered molecule."

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