WLC

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A form of worm-like chain — A model describing stiff, flexible polymers (like DNA), treating them as a continuous, elastic rod that resists bending but can curve smoothly.

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Meanings

nounWLC (plural WLCs)

plural WLCs

  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of worm-like chain.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
worm-like chain
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