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Monocyclic vs Saproxanthin - What's the difference?

monocyclic | saproxanthin |

As nouns the difference between monocyclic and saproxanthin

is that monocyclic is (chemistry) any monocyclic compound while saproxanthin is (organic compound) a rare, monocyclic carotenoid.

As an adjective monocyclic

is having a single cycle of development or activity.

monocyclic

English

Adjective

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  • Having a single cycle of development or activity.
  • (chemistry) Having a single ring of atoms in the molecule; such as benzene or cyclopropane.

    • Related terms

    *bicyclic *tricyclic *polycyclic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) Any monocyclic compound.

    • saproxanthin

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (organic compound) A rare, monocyclic carotenoid