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has gloss	(noun) a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring open chain
lexicalization	eng: open chain
subclass of	(noun) (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule) chemical chain, chain
has subclass	(noun) an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it branched chain
has subclass	(noun) an open chain of atoms with no side chains straight chain

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opposite	(noun) (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop ring, closed chain