Definition

Referring to a type of chemical structure that consists of a ring made up entirely of atoms of the same element.

Example

The compound is isocyclic, meaning it has a ring structure formed by atoms of only one type.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of isocyclic compounds in chemistry?

Yeah, I think they only consist of one type of atom in their rings, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how they differ from other compounds.

Totally! I love learning about different molecular structures.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isocyclic → It is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal) and "cyclic" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle or ring). The word describes a structure that has equal or uniform rings or cycles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') rings or cycles ('cyclic') when you remember that isocyclic refers to structures with uniform circular shapes.

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