Meaning of acyclic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /eɪˈsaɪklɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   acyclic

   Definitions

   1. botany

   Examples

   • « not cyclic »
   • « especially having parts arranged in spirals rather than whorls »

   Antonyms

   • cyclic
2. 2. chemistry

   Examples

   • « not cyclic »
   • « having an open chain structure »

   Synonyms

   • aliphatic

   Antonyms

   • cyclic

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