long-chain molecule

Definitions of long-chain molecule
  1. noun
    (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
    synonyms: long chain
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    type of:
    chain, chemical chain
    (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
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