monocycle
nounUS /ˈmɑnoʊˌsaɪkəl/
Etymology From mono- + cycle, thus literally "one wheel".
1
A unicycle or monowheel; often specifically a unicycle with the rider seated inside the wheel.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An aromatic compound containing a single ring.
3
Communication, Communications The first derivative of a Gaussian, often used as an impulse signal.
- Derived terms
- monocyclic, monocyclical, monocyclicity, monocyclist
- Related terms
- bicycle, tricycle, tetracycle