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Noun: open chain owpun cheyn

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

Adjective: open-chain

Having an open chain structure
- acyclic

Derived forms: open chains

See also: aliphatic

Type of: chain, chemical chain

Antonym: closed chain

Encyclopedia: Open chain

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