noun

spiro

SPIH-roh

Spiro (noun) means In chemistry, a compound made of two rings that share only a single connecting atom. Example: “The molecule has a spiro carbon joining its two ring systems.”

noun

In chemistry, a compound made of two rings that share only a single connecting atom.

"The molecule has a spiro carbon joining its two ring systems."

How to use spiro

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA chemistry term for two rings in a molecule joined at just one atom.

Word forms

Spiros plural

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Etymology

From Latin spīra, "coil, twist," reflecting the twisted, shared-atom shape of these ring structures.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for spiro

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Frequently asked questions

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.