spiro
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Noun — In chemistry, a compound made of two rings that share only a single connecting atom.
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Etymology
From Latin spīra, "coil, twist," reflecting the twisted, shared-atom shape of these ring structures.
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What does “spiro” mean?
The word “spiro” means in chemistry, a compound made of two rings that share only a single connecting atom. In plain terms, a chemistry term for two rings in a molecule joined at just one atom.
How do you pronounce “spiro”?
“Spiro” is pronounced SPIH-roh (/ˈspɪɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “spiro” in a sentence?
Here is “spiro” used in a sentence: “The molecule has a spiro carbon joining its two ring systems.”
What part of speech is “spiro”?
“Spiro” is a noun.
Where does the word “spiro” come from?
The word “spiro” comes from Latin. From Latin spīra, "coil, twist," reflecting the twisted, shared-atom shape of these ring structures.