open chain
Noun
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is a type of: chain, chemical chain - (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)subtypes:
- branched chain - an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it
- straight chain - an open chain of atoms with no side chains
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