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straight chain
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Princeton's WordNet
straight chainnoun
an open chain of atoms with no side chains
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straight chainnoun
A structural element of a molecule consisting of an unbranched sequence of atoms or simple groups, especially such a sequence of methylene groups in a aliphatic compound
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straight chain
A straight chain refers to a sequence or arrangement of interconnected elements such as atoms, molecules, compounds etc., in a linear or consecutive manner without any branches or deviations. It is commonly used in the context of chemistry, specifically in organic chemistry, to describe the structure of certain compounds. In a straight chain, each element is connected to a maximum of two other elements to form a continuous, unbranched sequence.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of straight chain in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of straight chain in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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