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polycyclic

/pol-ee-sahy-klik, -sik-lik/US // ˌpɒl iˈsaɪ klɪk, -ˈsɪk lɪk //UK // (ˌpɒlɪˈsaɪklɪk) //

多环,多环类,多环素

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : pertaining to an organic compound containing several atomic rings, usually fused.

Examples

  • Of particular concern was a smaller class of particle pollution known as PAHs, or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

  • That must be that polycyclic screen that Conway reported on.

  • "That must be that sixth-phase polycyclic screen that Conway reported on," Cleveland frowned in thought.

  • Pierced Roger's polycyclic screen; exposed the bare metal of Roger's walls!