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straight chain

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straight chain
n.
An organic molecular structure in the form of an unbranched open chain.
straight chain
n
(Chemistry)
a.  an open chain of atoms in a molecule with no attached side chains
b.  (as modifier) a straight-chain hydrocarbon Compare branched chain
straight chain
An arrangement of atoms of the same type that forms an unbranched open chain. Propane is a straight-chain compound with a chain of three carbon atoms.
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Noun1.straight chain - an open chain of atoms with no side chains
open chain - a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
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