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side chain
A grouping of similar atoms (two or more, generally carbons, as in the ethyl radical, C2H5_) that branches off from a straight-chain or cyclic (for example, benzene) molecule. Also known as branch; branched chain.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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