cyclic
1
6.8
Has atoms joined in a ring shape
- adjective
- /ˈsaɪklɪk/
- Specialized
:
cíclico
- cyclic hexapeptide
- cyclic hexapeptide trihydrate
So forsake of this discussion, IGF one is known to increase the growth of hair by extending that antigen phase as is cyclic AMP.
- So forsake of this discussion, IGF one is known to increase the growth of hair by extending that antigen phase as is cyclic AMP.
Synonyms
7.7
Having atoms joined together to form a ring
has identical meaning but is a different technical term
8.8
A molecule with atoms joined in a ring shape
refers to ring arrangement without contrasting open chain forms
Antonyms
acyclic
- Specialized
8.8
Not forming a ring or closed loop, often describing molecules with open chains
Compounds
cyclic redundancy check
- Specialized
1
6.8
A simple math check that finds errors in files on drives or during transfer
cyclic disorder
- Specialized
8.6
A long-term condition in which moods often change between mild low and mild high feelings
cyclic neutropenia
- Specialized
9.9
A rare blood disorder causing regular drops in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell
How Cyclic
Surface Forms
cyclic positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word cyclic has the root cycl- meaning 'circle' or 'wheel', the same root as in cycle, so you can picture a small wheel. That is why a cyclic compound is one where the atoms form a 'ring' or circle.