open chain
o·pen chain
O o Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-puh n cheyn]
- /ˈoʊ pən tʃeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-puh n cheyn]
- /ˈoʊ pən tʃeɪn/
Definitions of open chain words
- noun open chain a series of atoms linked in a chain not joined together at its ends, and so represented in its structural formula. 1
- noun open chain a chain of atoms in a molecule that is not joined at its ends into the form of a ring 0
- noun open chain any structural arrangement used in the models and formulas of molecules and consisting of a chain of atoms that does not form a closed geometric figure; specif., a straight or branched chain 0
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Origin of open chain
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85
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Parts of speech for Open chain
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open chain popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
open chain usage trend in Literature
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