closed chain

/kloʊzd tʃeɪn/
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Other forms: closed chains

Definitions of closed chain
  1. noun
    (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
    synonyms: ring
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    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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