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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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