Open chain Uncommon

Definitions

Noun

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

open chain

See Also

cyclical linear dipodand chain podand straight chain

Related Terms

cyclical linear dipodand chain podand straight chain

Antonyms

ring

Broader Terms (hypernyms)

chain

Narrower Terms (hyponyms)

branched chain straight chain

Rhyming Words

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