ring structure
[/rɪŋ ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: ring structures
estrutura de anel
1. A molecular or chemical structure formed by atoms arranged in a closed ring or cycle, where the terminal atoms are bonded together
Benzene has a ring structure composed of six carbon atoms arranged in a hexagon.
O benzeno possui uma estrutura de anel composta por seis átomos de carbono dispostos em um hexágono.
2. A physical or geometric arrangement of objects or components arranged in a circular or closed loop pattern
The parking lot has a ring structure that allows cars to circulate around the central building.
O estacionamento possui uma estrutura de anel que permite que os carros circulem ao redor do edifício central.
3. In architecture or urban planning, a circular or ring-shaped configuration of buildings, roads, or infrastructure
The city developed a ring structure of highways to facilitate traffic flow.
A cidade desenvolveu uma estrutura de anel de rodovias para facilitar o fluxo de tráfego.
The term 'ring structure' is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in chemistry and organic chemistry education. It is essential terminology in both American and Brazilian chemistry curricula. In Portugal, the term 'estrutura cíclica' is sometimes preferred, though 'estrutura de anel' is also widely understood and used.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ring closure - the formation of a ring structure from an open chain
ring-opening reaction - a chemical reaction that breaks a ring structure
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