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Meaning of OPEN-CHAIN

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
  2. [adj]  chemistry; not cyclic; having an open chain structure
 

OPEN-CHAIN is a 10 letter word that starts with O.

 

 Synonyms: acyclic, aliphatic
 
 Antonyms: closed chain, cyclic, ring
 
 See Also: branched chain, chain, chemical chain, straight chain

 

 

 

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