Definition of "exocyclic" [exocyclic]

External to a chemical ring structure: an exocyclic double bond. (adjective)

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Use "exocyclic" in a sentence

"Formaldehyde also affects nucleic acids by forming adducts with exocyclic nitrogen atoms in nucleotides"

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