chemical chain

1. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) (synset 109263527)
   referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
   is a type of: building block, unit - a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
   subtypes:

   • closed chain, ring - (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
   • long chain, long-chain molecule - (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
   • open chain - a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
   is a part of: molecule - (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
   same as: chain

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