Open-chain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Open-chain is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry) Having carbon atoms arranged in a linear rather than cyclical chain.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Having carbon atoms arranged in a linear rather than cyclical chain.
Synonyms for open-chain
Depending on context, synonyms include acyclic, aliphatic.
Antonyms for open-chain
Common opposites include cyclic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aliphatic, acyclic, straight-chain, single-chain, cyclic, unbranched.
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