chemical chain

/ˌkɛməkəl tʃeɪn/

Definitions of chemical chain

1. noun

   (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
   synonyms: chain

   types:

   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

   branched chain

   an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it

   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

   straight chain

   an open chain of atoms with no side chains

   type of:

   building block, unit

   a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else