cycloaliphatic
/ˌsaɪkloʊˌælɪˈfætɪk/
adjective
- Describing a type of organic compound that contains a ring of carbon atoms but is not aromatic (like a benzene ring).
- Unlike benzene, cycloaliphatic rings are saturated and more stable in some reactions.
- Cycloaliphatic compounds are often used in making certain plastics.
- The lab tested a cycloaliphatic epoxy for its strength and flexibility.
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