məˈsaɪ adjective Chemistry.
of or noting a cyclic compound having atoms of only one element, usually carbon, in the ring (contrasted with heterocyclic ).
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homocyclic (ˌhəʊməʊˈsaɪklɪk, -ˈsɪk-, ˌhɒm-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| Compare heterocyclic (of an organic compound) containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind, esp carbon atoms | |
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homocyclic  (hō'mə-sĭk'lĭk) Pronunciation Key
Containing a closed ring structure made of only one kind of atom. Benzene, for example, is a homocyclic compound, having a ring consisting of six carbon atoms. Compare heterocyclic. |
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