English

Adjective

monocyclic ‎(not comparable)

1. Having a single cycle of development or activity.
2. (chemistry) Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.

Related terms

• bicyclic
• tricyclic
• polycyclic

Noun

monocyclic ‎(plural monocyclics)

1. (chemistry) Any monocyclic compound.