HETEROCYCLE
(noun)Definitions
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Heterocycle.
Heterocycle - as a noun
A compound containing a heterocyclic ring
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterocyclicheterocyclic compoundHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompoundHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heterocyclic ringExample Sentences
"Many pharmaceutical drugs are based on heterocycles."
"Thiophene is a common heterocycle found in many organic compounds."
"The synthesis of heterocycles is an important field in organic chemistry."
"Pyridine is an aromatic heterocycle with a six-membered ring."
"Furan is a heterocycle with a five-membered ring containing one oxygen atom."
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Is HETEROCYCLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heterocycle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HETEROCYCLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is HETEROCYCLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heterocycle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHETEROCYCLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is HETEROCYCLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heterocycle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHETEROCYCLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
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