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absolute convergence
the property of an infinite series in which the series formed by replacing each term in the original series with its absolute value converges. Compare conditional convergence. -
alkane series
the homologous series of saturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons having the general formula C n H 2n+2 , as methane, CH 4 , or ethane, C 2 H 6 . -
alkene series
the homologous series of unsaturated, aliphatic hydrocarbons containing one double bond and having the general formula C n H 2n , as ethylene, H 2 C=CH 2 . -
chain
A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line. -
conditional convergence
the property of an infinite series that converges while the series formed by replacing each term in the given series with its absolute value diverges; the property of an infinite series that converges when the order of the terms is altered. Compare absolute convergence (def 1). -
line
a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.