alicyclic


ali·cy·clic

adj \ˌa-lə-ˈsī-klik, -ˈsi-klik\

Definition of ALICYCLIC

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound that contains a ring but is not aromatic — compare aliphatic

Origin of ALICYCLIC

International Scientific Vocabulary aliphatic + cyclic
First Known Use: 1891

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