heterocyclic

English

adj
Definitions
  • (chemistry) Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.
  • (organic chemistry) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.

Etymology

Affix from English cyclic.

Origin

English

cyclic

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms