cyclic

• Qualifie ce qui se produit par cycles ou se répète de manière régulière.

Describes something that occurs in cycles or is repeated regularly.

1. Recurring in cyclesB2formalscientific

   Happening or repeating in a regular cycle or pattern.

   cyclique

   • The economy experiences cyclic periods of growth and recession.
   • Cyclic changes in the climate are studied by meteorologists.
   • The cyclic nature of the seasons is a fundamental aspect of our planet.

   Synonymescyclicalperiodicrecurrentrecurringrepeatedrhythmicseasonal

   Antonymesacyclicnoncyclic

2. Conforming to the Carnot cycleC1formalscientific

   Relating to or following the principles of the Carnot cycle, an idealized thermodynamic cycle.

   Conforme au cycle de Carnot

   • The engine operates on a cyclic process that approximates the Carnot cycle.
   • A cyclic heat engine achieves maximum theoretical efficiency.
   • The Carnot cycle is a cyclic model for understanding heat engines.

3. Having a ring structure (chemistry)C1formalscientific

   Describing a chemical compound whose atoms are arranged in a closed ring.

   cyclique (chimie)

   • Benzene is a classic example of a cyclic hydrocarbon.
   • Many cyclic compounds are found in organic chemistry.
   • The molecule has a cyclic structure with six carbon atoms.

   Synonymesclosed chainring

   Antonymesacyclicopen-chain

4. Arranged in a whorl (botany)C1formalscientific

   Having plant parts, such as leaves or petals, arranged in a circular pattern around a stem.

   disposé en verticille

   • The leaves of this plant are cyclic, forming a whorl around the stem.
   • Cyclic flower parts are typical of many angiosperms.
   • The botanist noted the cyclic arrangement of the petals.

   Synonymesverticillatewhorled