(Chemistry) a relatively long chain of atoms in a molecule.
1We're babes in the woods about a lot of this long-chain molecule stuff.
2Under the right conditions, it can also make long-chain molecules.
3We're a long way from understanding much about long-chain molecules, y'know, but I'm interested in that puzzle.
4The ability of the liquid crystal to reflect light can change dramatically depending on the arrangement of the long-chain molecules.
5And the woman in the blue smock, beside him, worked in organic chemistry; see the diagrams of long-chain molecules behind her.
6"You think it has some relation to those long-chain molecules?"
7Stuff about some kind of a carbonated soft-drink, and about a couple of unbelievable-looking long-chain molecules....
Translations for long-chain molecule