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hexacycle

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any hexacyclic compound

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • Aldrichimica Acta Volume 30 No 4 (pdf) from Sigma-Aldrich The corresponding 1,3,4-thiadiazole 108 produces the thia-bridged hexacycle 109 on treatment with norbornadiene 1 either thermally or under high pressure.

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History

Etymology

From hexa- + cycle.