Definition of bicyclic in English:
bicyclic
adjective bʌɪˈsɪklɪkbʌɪˈsʌɪklɪk-ˈsik-
Chemistry Having two fused rings of atoms in its molecule.
Example sentencesExamples
- Late eluting aromatic fractions composed predominantly of bicyclic and polycyclic aromatic compounds, namely alkyl-napthalenes and alkylindenes.
- The cyclic c-AMPB and bicyclic bc-AMPB molecules finally allow the discussion of peptide motion under the action of different constraints.
- Where structural features permit, bicyclic and polycyclic compounds may be formed.
- The composite elements are arranged in a bicyclic fashion which is a derivative of a purine ring system.
- Process for preparing homocystein analogs useful as intermediates for compounds containing a fused bicyclic ring