- closed chain
- several atoms linked together so as to form a ring, which may be saturated, as in cyclopentane, or aromatic, as in benzene.
(A), Branched chain; (B), open chain; (C), closed chain.
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Closed chain — Chain Chain (ch[=a]n), n. [F. cha[^i]ne, fr. L. catena. Cf. {Catenate}.] 1. A series of links or rings, usually of metal, connected, or fitted into one another, used for various purposes, as of support, of restraint, of ornament, of the exertion… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
closed chain — n. any structural arrangement, used in the models and formulas of molecules, consisting of a chain of atoms that forms a closed geometric figure; ring: see OPEN CHAIN, SIDE CHAIN … English World dictionary
closed-chain — adj. (Chem.) having atoms linked by bonds which form a ring. Syn: closed ring. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
closed chain — closed′ chain′ n. chem. three or more atoms linked together to form a ring or cycle • Etymology: 1900–05 … From formal English to slang
closed chain — noun (chemistry) a chain of atoms in a molecule that forms a closed loop • Syn: ↑ring • Ant: ↑open chain • Topics: ↑chemistry, ↑chemical science • … Useful english dictionary
closed-chain — adjective having atoms linked by bonds represented in circular or triangular form • Syn: ↑closed ring • Similar to: ↑cyclic * * * closed chainˈ adjective (chem) Having a molecule in which the atoms are linked ringwise, like a chain with the ends… … Useful english dictionary
closed chain — uždaroji grandinė statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Iš atomų sudarytas žiedas. atitikmenys: angl. closed chain rus. замкнутая цепь … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
closed chain — Chem. three or more atoms linked together to form a ring or cycle and represented accordingly by its structural formula. Cf. open chain. [1900 05] * * * … Universalium
closed chain exercises — closed kinetic chain exercises exercises in which the kinetic chain of a limb is closed, i.e. the hand or foot cannot swing freely, such as when the foot is on the floor or some other surface … Medical dictionary
closed-chain compound — see under chain … Medical dictionary
