Long Chain (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The polymer was composed of a long chain of repeating units of ethylene and propylene.
- The fatty acid molecule had a long chain of 18 carbon atoms, making it a saturated fat.
- The protein's structure was stabilized by a long chain of amino acids that folded into a helix.
- The long chain of hydrocarbons in the molecule made it insoluble in water.
- The synthetic rubber was created by polymerizing a long chain of isoprene molecules.