Tricyclic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Tricyclic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Having three rings of atoms in the molecule.
Meaning
(chemistry) Having three rings of atoms in the molecule.
More Meanings
- (botany) Of a flower: composed of three whorls or organs.
- (chemistry) Any tricyclic compound.
Example Sentences
Anthracene is tricyclic.
a tricyclic antidepressant
Word Forms
- tricyclics
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