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chain vs long-chain molecule

long-chain molecule vs chain

chain and long-chain molecule both are nouns.

chain is a verb but long-chain molecule is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chain Yes No Yes No
long-chain molecule Yes No No No
As nouns, long-chain molecule is a hyponym of chain; that is, long-chain molecule is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chain:
  • chain: (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
  • long-chain molecule: (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
Other hyponyms of chain include closed chain, ring, long chain, open chain.
chain (noun) long-chain molecule (noun)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
a necklace made by stringing objects together
anything that acts as a restraint
a linked or connected series of objects
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
a series of hills or mountains
a unit of length
chain (verb) long-chain molecule (verb)
fasten or secure with chains
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
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