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      heterocyclic
      noun
      a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
      adjective
      containing a closed ring of atoms of which at least one is not a carbon atom
      Roots
      heteroshetero- · Greek · differentkykloscycl- · Greek · ringikos-ic · Greek · pertaining to
      Words related to heterocyclic
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      Where does heterocyclic come from?

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