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open chain

DEFINITIONS OF: open chain

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n a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring

Antonyms:
closed chain, ring
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
Types:
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
Type of:
chain, chemical chain
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
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