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11Chain reaction — This article is about chain reactions in chemistry and physics. For other uses, see Chain reaction (disambiguation). A chain reaction is a sequence of reactions where a reactive product or by product causes additional reactions to take place. In… …
12Chain growth polymerisation — Chain growth polymerization is a polymerization technique where unsaturated monomer molecules add on to a growing polymer chain one at a time [1]. It can be represented with the chemical equation: where n is the …
13Chain — n. & v. n. 1 a a connected flexible series of esp. metal links as decoration or for a practical purpose. b something resembling this (formed a human chain). 2 (in pl.) a fetters used to confine prisoners. b any restraining force. 3 a sequence,… …
14chain — n. & v. n. 1 a a connected flexible series of esp. metal links as decoration or for a practical purpose. b something resembling this (formed a human chain). 2 (in pl.) a fetters used to confine prisoners. b any restraining force. 3 a sequence,… …
15chain — I UK [tʃeɪn] / US noun Word forms chain : singular chain plural chains *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a series of metal rings connected to each other, used for fastening, pulling, or lifting things There was a rusty iron chain hanging from the… …
16chain — Synonyms and related words: Alps, Andes, Caucasus, Himalayas, Indian file, Kekule formula, Oregon boat, Rockies, accouple, accumulate, accumulative, additive, additory, agglutinate, alps on alps, alternation, amass, anchor, andiron, anklet,… …
17molecule — Synonyms and related words: Kekule formula, ace, acid, acidity, agent, air, alkali, alkalinity, alloisomer, anion, antacid, atom, atomic cluster, atomic particles, base, benzene ring, biochemical, bit, branched chain, brute matter, building block …
18Molecule — The smallest unit of a substance that can exist alone and retain the character of that substance. * * * The smallest possible quantity of a di , tri , or polyatomic substance that retains the chemical properties of the substance. [Mod. L.… …
19chain — noun 1》 a connected flexible series of metal links used for fastening, pulling, etc., or in jewellery. ↘a restricting force or factor. 2》 a sequence of items of the same type forming a line. ↘a series of connected things: a chain of… …
20chain reaction — A self propagating chemical reaction in which activation on one molecule leads successfully to activation of many others. Combustion reaction are of this kind …