helicene en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of helical + acene.
Meanings
- Any polycyclic aromatic or heteroaromatic compound, consisting of at least five ortho-fused rings arranged to give a helically-shaped chiral molecule.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| helicenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
azahelicene · carbohelicene · heterohelicene · polyhelicene