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Etymology

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From mono- +‎ cyclic.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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monocyclic (not comparable)

  1. Having a single cycle of development or activity.
  2. (chemistry) Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.
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Noun

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monocyclic (plural monocyclics)

  1. (chemistry) Any monocyclic compound.