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branched chain

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branched chain
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(Chemistry) Chem an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it Compare straight chain
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Noun1.branched chain - an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it
open chain - a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
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