| alicyclic | <chemistry> This refers to any aliphatic compound that contains a ring of carbon atoms. (13 Nov 1997) |
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| alicyclic compounds | See: cyclic compound. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hydrocarbons, alicyclic | Organic compounds composed exclusively of carbon and hydrogen. Three or more carbon atoms are arranged in a cyclic structure and they possess aliphatic properties. (12 Dec 1998) |
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