acyclic

adjective acy·clic \(ˌ)ā-ˈsī-klik, -ˈsi-\

Definition of ACYCLIC

: not cyclic: as

a : not disposed in whorls or cycles

b : having an open-chain structure : aliphatic <an acyclic compound>

1853

Medical Dictionary

adjective acy·clic \(ˈ)ā-ˈsī-klik, -ˈsik-lik\

: not occurring in periods or cycles <acyclic gonadotropin secretion>

: having an open-chain structure; especially : aliphatic <an acyclic compound>

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