alicyclic

adjective

ali·​cy·​clic ˌa-lə-ˈsī-klik 

-ˈsi-klik

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound that contains a ring but is not aromatic compare aliphatic

Word History

Etymology

ali- (in aliphatic) + cyclic entry 1, after German alicyclisch (later alizyklisch)

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

alicyclic

adjective

al·​i·​cy·​clic ˌal-ə-ˈsī-klik  -ˈsik-lik 

: of, relating to, or being an organic compound that contains a ring but is not aromatic compare aliphatic