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closed chain

DEFINITIONS OF: closed chain

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n (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

Synonyms:
ring
Antonyms:
open chain
a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
Types:
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
Type of:
chain, chemical chain
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
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