bicyclic

/ˌbaɪˈsɪklɪk/ /ˌbaɪˈsaɪklɪk/

Meanings

noun

A bicyclic compound.

Examples :

"Sentence: "The scientist studied a bicyclic compound used in a new type of medicine." "

compound chemistry

adjective

Having two cycles.

Examples :

"The organic molecule has a bicyclic structure, meaning it contains two rings of atoms fused together. "

compound chemistry structure

adjective

Having two rings of atoms in the molecule; the rings may be fused, as in naphthalene, or separate, as in biphenyl.

Examples :

"The organic chemistry textbook described several bicyclic compounds, explaining how their unique structures influence their reactivity. "

chemistry compound structure

Related Words

compound noun

/ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /kəmˈpaʊnd/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

"The prisoners were kept in a secure compound. "

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

naphthalene noun

/ˈnæfθəliːn/ /ˈneɪfθəliːn/

A white crystalline hydrocarbon manufactured from coal tar; used in mothballs.

"Grandma used naphthalene to keep moths away from her woolen sweaters. "

reactivity noun

/ˌriːækˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌriːæˈtɪvɪti/

Responsiveness to stimulation

"The toddler's high reactivity to loud noises meant she would often cry during thunderstorms. "

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

described verb

/dɪˈskraɪbd/ /dəˈskraɪbd/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "