homocycle

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English

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Etymology

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From homo- +‎ cycle.

Noun

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homocycle (plural homocycles)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Any inorganic compound based on a ring of three or more atoms of the same element
  2. (organic chemistry) Any organic derivative of such a compound
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