monocyclic

/mɒnəˈsɪklɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having one cycle; forming or consisting of one cycle

“The monocyclic compound was used in the chemical experiment.”

2. noun

A compound with one ring, especially in organic chemistry

“The monocyclic hydrocarbon was analyzed in the lab.”

3. noun

A lake with one island, especially in a geographical classification system

“The researchers studied the monocyclic lake in the remote area.”

Synonyms

  • monocyclic
  • unicyclic

Antonyms

  • multicyclic
  • polycyclic