cyclo
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A word part meaning atoms joined in a ring in a molecule
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ciclo
- In organic chemistry, a cyclo compound contains atoms arranged in a ring shape.
Examples
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So we would say there are few structures that are cyclo, that are chair cyclohexane, but many structures that are the boat.
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And in that context, we're going to talk about cyclo additions and about Electro Electro cyclic reactions.
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It's either it's a a waste product, if you will, from this very efficient photo cyclo non cyclic photophosphorylation system.
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The chemist synthesized a new cyclo compound that showed promising results in drug development.
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Understanding cyclo structures is essential for studying complex organic reactions.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Cyclo as a prefix comes from the same root as cycle, meaning 'circle' or 'wheel'. In chemistry, cyclo tells you the atoms form a closed 'ring', so the name shows the molecule is 'ring-shaped'.
