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vicinal

The correct spelling is vicinal.

How to pronounce vicinal

adjective

IPA: /ˈvɪsɪnəl/

Say it like: Vis-ina-l

The correct spelling is vicinal. Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Of or pertaining to a neighborhood; neighboring.
  2. 2.Describing identical atoms or groups attached to nearby (especially adjacent) atoms in a molecule.
  3. 3.Describing subordinate planes on a crystal, which are very near to the fundamental planes in angles, and sometimes take their place.

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