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Alicyclic Compound

Description:

An alicyclic compound is a type of organic compound that contains one or more rings of carbon atoms in a non-aromatic arrangement. These compounds are characterized by their ring structures, which may be saturated or have varying degrees of unsaturation.

Examples:

1. Noun (Chemistry):

Many natural products, such as steroids and terpenes, are alicyclic compounds.

2. Adjective:

The alicyclic nature of the molecule contributed to its stable structure.

3. Adverb:

The reaction proceeded alicyclically, forming a ring structure.

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