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Adjective: long-chain
  1. Of molecules having relatively long chains of atoms in a molecule
    "Long-chain fatty acids are important components of cell membranes"
Noun: long chain
  1. (chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule
    "Polyethylene is composed of long chains";
    - long-chain molecule

Derived forms: long chains

Type of: chain, chemical chain

Encyclopedia: Long chain