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closed chain, ring
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
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long chain, long-chain molecule
(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
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open chain
a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
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branched chain
an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it
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heterocycle, heterocyclic ring
a ring of atoms of more than one kind; especially a ring of carbon atoms containing at least one atom that is not carbon
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straight chain
an open chain of atoms with no side chains
