/ˌælɪˈsɪklɪk/ AL-i-sik-lik

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or forming an alicyclic compound, which is a saturated hydrocarbon with a ring structure but no double bonds.

“The alicyclic compound was found to have unique properties in the laboratory.”

2. noun

an alicyclic compound, especially a saturated hydrocarbon with a ring structure but no double bonds.

“Researchers studied the alicyclic compounds to better understand their chemical properties.”