chain (n)
chemical chain (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 17
def (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
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Hypernym unit, building block
Part holonym molecule
Domain of synset - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Derivationally related form chain → catenulate
Derivationally related form chain → catenate
Hyponym closed chain, ring; long chain, long-chain molecule; open chain
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Member of this domain - TOPIC chemistry, chemical science
Hypernym closed chain, ring; long chain, long-chain molecule; open chain
Hyponym unit, building block
Part meronym molecule
Derivationally related form catenulate → chain
Derivationally related form catenate → chain

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