long chain

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1. long chain - Noun

2. long chain - Adjective

Meaning

(chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule

of molecules having relatively long chains of atoms in a molecule

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Amylose, a long-chain molecule, diffuses from the starch granule when cooked in water, and lends itself to dishes where the potato is mashed. Source: Internet

Cochrane lead author, Dr. Lee Hooper from the University of East Anglia, UK said: "We can be confident in the findings of this review which go against the popular belief that long-chain omega 3 supplements protect the heart. Source: Internet

However, long-chain fatty acids are not directly released into the intestinal capillaries. Source: Internet

In 2013 only two herbicide classes, called Photosystem II and long-chain fatty acid inhibitors, were effective against ryegrass. Source: Internet

Molecules with very small chain length resulting from the breakdown of cellulose are known as cellodextrins ; in contrast to long-chain cellulose, cellodextrins are typically soluble in water and organic solvents. Source: Internet

Most fats found in food, whether vegetable or animal, are made up of medium to long-chain fatty acids, usually of equal or nearly equal length. Source: Internet

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