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polycyclic

/ˌpɒlɪˈsɪklɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does polycyclic mean?

adjective

Having or consisting of multiple cycles or rings; (of a compound) having a ring structure with multiple fused rings.

Example

"The polycyclic compound was found to have unique properties that made it useful for medical research."

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