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Definition
Dicyclo-; a chemical prefix meaning containing two rings.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or scientific contexts, this term describes molecules containing two rings. It functions as a prefix in chemical nomenclature, similar to how it is used in English. You will rarely encounter this in casual daily conversation unless you are discussing chemistry or biology.
Examples
This kind of chemical structure is dicyclic.
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