Long-chain Molecule (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Polymers are composed of long-chain molecules made up of many repeating units.
- The protein was identified as a long-chain molecule with a complex secondary structure.
- Long-chain molecules of fatty acids are an important component of animal fat.
- The properties of the material were determined by the arrangement of the long-chain molecules.
- Biodegradation of long-chain molecules is often facilitated by microorganisms that secrete enzymes.