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heterocyclic compound

DEFINITIONS OF: heterocyclic compound

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n a compound containing a heterocyclic ring

Synonyms:
heterocycle, heterocyclic
Types:
chelate, chelate compound
a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
Type of:
chemical compound, compound
(chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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