noun🔗ShareA heterocycle"The pharmaceutical company is researching a new drug that contains a specific heterocycle known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties. "compoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a cyclic compound) Having atoms of two or more different elements in at least one of its rings."Many pharmaceuticals contain heterocyclic rings, because these structures allow for diverse interactions with biological targets. "compoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a cyclic compound) Having one or more atoms other than carbon in at least one of its rings."The chemist synthesized a heterocyclic compound for use in the new medicine. "compoundchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading