heterocycle

Definitions of heterocycle

1. noun

   a ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon
   synonyms: heterocyclic ring

   type of:

   closed chain, ring

   (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
2. noun

   a compound containing a heterocyclic ring
   synonyms: heterocyclic, heterocyclic compound

   types:

   chelate, chelate compound

   a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions

   type of:

   chemical compound, compound

   (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight