hypercycle en · NOUN
Etymology
From hyper- + cycle.
Meanings
- (excessive) A curve whose points have the same orthogonal distance from a given straight line.
- A system of self-replicating molecules, as an explanation for the self-organization of prebiotic systems.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypercycles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |