Meaning Of The Word Straight chain

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What's The Definition Of Straight chain?

straight chain in American English
a chain of atoms, usually carbon, without any branches
noun: an open chain of atoms, usually carbon, with no side chains attached to it

straight chain in British English
noun: an open chain of atoms in a molecule with no attached side chains

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