side chain

noun Chemistry.

an open chain of atoms attached to an atom of a larger chain, or to a ring.

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Also called lateral chain.

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1900–05

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a compound of high molecular weight made by adding many smaller molecules or by condensation smaller molecules with the elimination of water or alcohol

the solid product resulting from the distillation of coal in an oven or closed chamber or by imperfect combustion, consisting principally of carbon

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side chain

—n
	chem a group of atoms bound to an atom, usually a carbon, that forms part of a larger chain or ring in a molecule

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Medical Dictionary

side chain n.
A linear group of atoms linked to a benzene ring or to any cyclic chain compound.

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side chain

(sīd) Pronunciation Key
A chain or ring in an organic molecule that branches off from a central structure or from a part that is a point of reference.

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