homocycle

/hɒməsɪkəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A molecule containing the same number of carbon and hydrogen atoms

“The chemist studied the homocycle, noting its unusual properties.”

2. noun

A type of bicycle with equal-sized wheels

“The cyclist rode her homocycle through the city streets.”

Synonyms

  • bicycle
  • cyclic compound

Antonyms

  • heterocycle
  • unicycle