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bicyclic


bi·cy·clic

adj \(ˌ)bī-ˈsī-klik, -ˈsi-\

Definition of BICYCLIC

1
: consisting of or arranged in two cycles
2
: containing two usually fused rings in the structure of the molecule

Origin of BICYCLIC

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: circa 1909

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