long-chain

adjective

Having a chain of more than about twelve carbon atoms.

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Meanings

adjectivelong-chain (not comparable)
  1. not comparablechemistryHaving a chain of more than about twelve carbon atoms.

Translations

German langkettig
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Polish długołańcuchowy
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Cite this entry
APA

long-chain. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long-chain

MLA

“long-chain.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long-chain. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “long-chain,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/long-chain.

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