homochain

English

Noun

Singular homochain

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1. (chemistry) Used attributively to describe polymers in which the main chain consists of atoms a single element

Usage notes

• The individual polymers are named X-chain polymer etc., where X is the symbols of the elements, or prefixed with the name of the element. e.g. S-chain polymer or sulfur-chain polymer.

See also

• heterochain

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