acyclic acyclic /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/
adjective
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(chemistry) having an open chain structure
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acyclic
, open-chain
)
(chemistry) having an open chain structure
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(botany) not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls
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acyclic
)
(botany) not cyclic; especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls