branched-chain

adjective

Describing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms in which at least one carbon atom is connected to three or four others, thus forming a branch.

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Meanings

adjectivebranched-chain (not comparable)
  1. not comparablenon-organic chemistryDescribing any aliphatic compound that contains a chain of carbon atoms in which at least one carbon atom is connected to three or four others, thus forming a branch.

Translations

German verzweigtkettig
  • verzweigtkettigTranslations
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