monocycle

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English

A monocycle in a parade.

Etymology

mono- +‎ cycle, thus literally "one wheel".

Pronunciation

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Noun

monocycle (plural monocycles)

Benzene, a representative monocycle.
  1. A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.
  2. (organic chemistry) An aromatic compound containing a single ring.
  3. (communication) The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.

Derived terms

Derived terms

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French

Etymology

mono- +‎ cycle

Pronunciation

Noun

monocycle m (plural monocycles)

  1. unicycle (one-wheeled pedaled cycle)

Derived terms

Further reading

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