HETEROCYCLIC
(noun, adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Heterocyclic.
Heterocyclic - as a noun
A compound containing a heterocyclic ring
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterocycle21heterocyclic compoundHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Heterocyclic - as an adjective satellite
Containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
Heterocyclic - as an adjective
(of a cyclic compound) having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings.
(of a cyclic compound) having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings.
Example Sentences
"The chemist synthesized a new heterocyclic compound."
"This drug contains a heterocyclic ring structure."
"The researcher is studying the properties of heterocyclic molecules."
"Certain heterocyclic compounds exhibit fluorescent properties."
"The team discovered a novel heterocyclic derivative with potent biological activity."
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Is HETEROCYCLIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heterocyclic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HETEROCYCLIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 24.
Is HETEROCYCLIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heterocyclic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHETEROCYCLIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is HETEROCYCLIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heterocyclic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHETEROCYCLIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.
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