chain 2
noundomain: natural obj.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
Hypernym
unit 5
noun
a single undivided natural thing occurring in the composition of something else
Part_meronym
molecule 1
noun
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC
chemistry 1
noun
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
EnglishDerivationally related form
catenate 1
verb
arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores
catenulate 1
verb
arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores
Hyponym
closed chain 1
noun
(chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop
long chain 1
noun
(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
open chain 1
noun
a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
Part_holonym
molecule 1
noun
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC
chemistry 1
noun
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
