释义 |
acy·clic \(ˈ)ā|sīklik, -si-\ adjective Etymology: a- (II) + cyclic 1. : not cyclic : not disposed in cycles or whorls : not occurring in cycles 2. chemistry : having an open-chain structure; especially : aliphatic 3. ecology : lacking regularly recurring population pulses — used especially of planktonic organisms |