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tailgroupnoun(mathematics) The group of instances at the tail (low end) of a distribution curve
sidegroupnoun(organic chemistry) A functional group that acts as a sidechain
side chainnoun(organic chemistry) That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical.
groupnounA number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
alpha carbonnoun(organic chemistry) The first carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group
protecting groupnoun(organic chemistry) Any chemical entity that is temporarily reacted with a functional group so as to protect it from a subsequent reaction
functional groupnoun(organic chemistry) A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.
ringnoun(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
telechelicnoun(organic chemistry) Any polymer that has functional groups as its end-groups.
glycochainnoun(organic chemistry) A chain of sugar groups in a complex polysaccharide
neighbouring groupnoun(physical chemistry) A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction
sidechainnounAlternative form of side chain. [(organic chemistry) That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical.]
functionalitynoun(uncountable) The ability to do a task, performance, or execution; a set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.
graft polymernoun(organic chemistry) A branched polymer having sidechains composed of different monomers to that of the main chain.
hydroxyalkylnoun(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any hydroxy derivative of an alkyl radical
addendnoun(mathematics) Addendum, any one of two or more numbers or other terms that are to be added together.
aminalnoun(childish, nonstandard) An animal.
monoalkylnoun(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A single alkyl group in a compound
anetisonoun(organic chemistry, in combination) A long chain with a methyl branch on the third last carbon atom
bridgeheadnoun(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.

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