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straight chain

noun

Definition of STRAIGHT CHAIN

:  an open chain of atoms having no side chains —usually hyphenated when used attributively
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First Known Use of STRAIGHT CHAIN

1890
Medical Dictionary

straight chain

noun \ˈstrāt-\

Medical Definition of STRAIGHT CHAIN

:  an open chain of atoms having no side chains

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