What is another word for vicinal?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪsɪnə͡l] (IPA) 
Vicinal is an adjective that refers to something that is situated or located near a particular place or locality. Synonyms for the term vicinal include neighboring, adjacent, contiguous, proximate, adjoining, close, close by, near, abutting, flanking, bordering, next-door, alongside, beside, and nearby. These words all suggest the idea of physical or geographical proximity. Vicinal can also be used to describe the relationship between chemical compounds. In this case, synonyms include isomeric, structural, and positional. These words describe compounds with similar chemical properties but different arrangements of atoms or groups within their molecular structure.
