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open chain

An arrangement of atoms that does not form a ring, as in silicon compounds and various carbon compounds, such as aliphatic hydrocarbons.

open chain

(Chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that is not joined at its ends into the form of a ring

open chain

An arrangement of atoms of the same type that does not form a ring. Aliphatic compounds, such as ethane and isopropyl alcohol, are open-chain compounds.

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

branched chain - an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it

chemical chain, chain - (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)

straight chain - an open chain of atoms with no side chains

closed chain, ring - (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop

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