long-chain
adjective
: having a relatively long chain of atoms and especially carbon atoms in the molecule
long-chain hydrocarbons
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The blend of ceramides includes long-chain and encapsulated ceramides to lock moisture into the skin for longer—up to 120 hours of moisturization, in fact.
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Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
The chemicals are grouped into two different size classes: short- and long-chain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
Discovery and optimization of a broadly-neutralizing human monoclonal antibody against long-chain α-neurotoxins from snakes
Trends in Immunology.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
Manufacturers then substituted short-chain PFAS, which have fewer carbons in their structure and weren’t thought to be as hazardous as long-chain PFAS, in their products to replace them.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
His body doesn’t produce an essential enzyme that helps to break down long-chain sugars inside cells.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2023
Hydrocarbons are made from carbon and hydrogen and range from methane — the simplest hydrocarbon — to complex, long-chain hydrocarbons that are solids are room temperature.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
These long-chain fatty acids are highly beneficial for heart health, brain function, and inflammation regulation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Unlike long-chain fatty acids, smaller ones can travel directly to the liver for processing.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
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Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
The chemicals are grouped into two different size classes: short- and long-chain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
Discovery and optimization of a broadly-neutralizing human monoclonal antibody against long-chain α-neurotoxins from snakes
Trends in Immunology.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
Manufacturers then substituted short-chain PFAS, which have fewer carbons in their structure and weren’t thought to be as hazardous as long-chain PFAS, in their products to replace them.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 28 Feb. 2024
His body doesn’t produce an essential enzyme that helps to break down long-chain sugars inside cells.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2023
Hydrocarbons are made from carbon and hydrogen and range from methane — the simplest hydrocarbon — to complex, long-chain hydrocarbons that are solids are room temperature.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
These long-chain fatty acids are highly beneficial for heart health, brain function, and inflammation regulation.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Unlike long-chain fatty acids, smaller ones can travel directly to the liver for processing.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
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“Long-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-chain. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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