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Bicyclic vs Guaiane - What's the difference?

bicyclic | guaiane |

As nouns the difference between bicyclic and guaiane

is that bicyclic is (chemistry) a bicyclic compound while guaiane is (organic compound) a particular bicyclic sesquiterpene; any of many derivatives of this compound, some of which have medical applications.

As an adjective bicyclic

is having two cycles.

bicyclic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Having two cycles.
  • (chemistry) Having two rings of atoms in the molecule; the rings may be fused, as in naphthalene, or separate, as in biphenyl.

    • Related terms

    * azabicyclic * monocyclic * tricyclic * polycyclic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) A bicyclic compound.

    • guaiane

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) A particular bicyclic sesquiterpene; any of many derivatives of this compound, some of which have medical applications