side chain
noun
Definition of side chain
: a shorter chain or group of atoms attached to a principal chain or to a ring in a molecule
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
1873
First Known Use of side chain
1873
Medical Dictionary
side chain
noun
Medical Definition of side chain
: a branched chain of atoms attached to the principal chain or to a ring in a molecule
Learn More about side chain
-
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about side chain
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up side chain? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!