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chain vs open chain

open chain vs chain

chain and open chain both are nouns.

chain is a verb but open chain is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chain Yes No Yes No
open chain Yes No No No
As nouns, open chain is a hyponym of chain; that is, open chain is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chain:
  • chain: (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
  • open chain: a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
Other hyponyms of chain include closed chain, ring, long-chain molecule, long chain.
chain (noun) open chain (noun)
a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
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) open chain (verb)
fasten or secure with chains
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
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