English word oxabicyclic comes from English oxa-, English bicyclic
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| oxa- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to name compounds in which a carbon atom (typically a methylene group) has been replaced by one of oxygen. |
| bicyclic | English (eng) | (chemistry) Having two rings of atoms in the molecule; the rings may be fused, as in naphthalene, or separate, as in biphenyl.. Having two cycles. (chemistry) A bicyclic compound. |
| oxabicyclic | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Describing a bicyclic compound having a bridging oxygen atom. |