Closed chain

Definition of Closed chain

(Chem.) terms applied to the chemical structure of compounds whose rational formulæ are written respectively in the form of a closed ring (see Benzene nucleus, under Benzene), or in an open extended form.

See also: Chain

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chain, chemical chain, chemical science, chemistry, heterocycle, heterocyclic ring, open chain, ring
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