tetracycle

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek τετράκυκλος (tetrákuklos, four-wheeled), equivalent to tetra- +‎ cycle.

Noun[edit]

tetracycle (plural tetracycles)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any organic compound, containing four rings, related to tetracycline