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long-chain molecule vs chain

chain vs long-chain molecule

long-chain molecule and chain both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
long-chain molecule Yes No No No
chain Yes No Yes No
As nouns, chain is a hypernym of long-chain molecule; that is, chain is a word with a broader meaning than long-chain molecule:
  • long-chain molecule: (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
  • chain: (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
Other hypernyms of long-chain molecule include chemical chain.
long-chain molecule (noun) chain (noun)
(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
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
long-chain molecule (verb) chain (verb)
fasten or secure with chains
connect or arrange into a chain by linking
Difference between long-chain molecule and chain

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