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acyclic

/eɪˈsɪklɪk/

acyclicnoun

acyclics

/eɪˈsɪlɪk/

/eɪˈsaɪlɪk/

Used chiefly in chemistry to denote a compound that is open-chain rather than cyclic.

Definitions

A compound whose molecular structure is open-chain and contains no rings.

Unlike aromatics, acyclics lack ring structures and are generally more reactive.

acyclicadjective

more acyclic

Comp.

most acyclic

Super.

/eɪˈsɪklɪk/

Translations

The acyclic graph has no cycles.

Ациклический граф не имеет циклов.

Definitions

Not forming or containing a cycle.

The acyclic graph was easier to analyze because it had no loops.

Not occurring in cycles; not cyclic.

The acyclic nature of the medication meant it was taken continuously without breaks.

Chemistry: Having an open-chain molecular structure; aliphatic rather than cyclic.

Butane is an acyclic hydrocarbon containing no ring structures.

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