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Alicyclic Compound.
Alicyclic Compound - as a noun
An aliphatic compound that contains a ring of atoms
Example Sentences
"An alicyclic compound is a type of organic compound that contains one or more closed rings of carbon atoms."
"The alicyclic compound cyclohexane is commonly used as a solvent."
"Some important alicyclic compounds are found in natural products like steroids and terpenes."
"An example of an alicyclic compound is the bicyclic structure of norbornane."
"The synthesis of alicyclic compounds often involves ring-closing reactions."