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spiro.

A polycyclic compound or system that contains a single atom as the only common member of two rings.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈspɪɹəʊ/UK/ˈspɪɹoʊ/US
  1. A polycyclic compound or system that contains a single atom as the only common member of two rings.

    attributive · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Ultimately from Latin spīra (“coil, twist”).

noun/ˈspɪɹəʊ/UK/ˈspɪɹoʊ/US
  1. Clipping of spironolactone.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · uncountable
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