open chain

o·pen chain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-puh n cheyn]
- /ˈoʊ pən tʃeɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-puh n cheyn]
- /ˈoʊ pən tʃeɪn/

Definitions of open chain words

noun open chain a series of atoms linked in a chain not joined together at its ends, and so represented in its structural formula. 1
noun open chain a chain of atoms in a molecule that is not joined at its ends into the form of a ring 0
noun open chain any structural arrangement used in the models and formulas of molecules and consisting of a chain of atoms that does not form a closed geometric figure; specif., a straight or branched chain 0

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Origin of open chain

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Open chain

noun

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open chain popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

open chain usage trend in Literature

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