tetracycle

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek τετράκυκλος (tetrákuklos, four-wheeled), equivalent to tetra- +‎ cycle.

Noun

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tetracycle (plural tetracycles)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound, containing four rings, related to tetracycline