Meaning

2 senses
  1. (not comparable)Having a single cycle of development or activity.

  2. (not comparable)Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.

Origin

Ancient Greek κυκλῐκός (kuklĭkós)bor.

Ancient Greek κυκλῐκός (kuklĭkós)bor.

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