Polycyclic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɫiˈsaɪkɫɪk/

Polycyclic (adjective)

  1. Having multiple connected rings, often used in chemistry to describe complex molecules.

Examples

  • The compound has a polycyclic structure.
  • Polycyclic molecules are common in organic chemistry.

Common collocations: polycyclic compound, polycyclic aromatic, polycyclic structure

Synonyms of Polycyclic

Formal

Neutral