closed-chain

8.8

A molecule with atoms joined in a ring shape

adjective
/kloʊzd ʧeɪn/

Specialized

: cíclico

In organic chemistry, glucose can exist in both an open-chain and a closed-chain form.

Examples

Benzene is a well-known example of a closed-chain hydrocarbon.
In organic chemistry, glucose can exist in both an open-chain and a closed-chain form.
Researchers synthesized a new closed-chain compound with unique properties.
A closed-chain molecule has a cyclic structure.
The chemist studied a closed-chain compound.
Benzene is a well-known example of a closed-chain hydrocarbon.
Researchers synthesized a new closed-chain compound with unique properties.

Synonyms

cyclic

vsclosed-chain

Specialized

1 6.8

Has atoms joined in a ring shape

is the same idea but stresses contrast with open chain forms

closed-ring

vsclosed-chain

Specialized

7.7

Having atoms joined together to form a ring

is defined as a ring structure contrasted with an open chain

Antonyms

open-chain

Specialized

7.2

A molecule with a chain of atoms that does not form a ring

Surface Forms

closed-chain positive

Morphology

closed-chain = closed + chain (transparent) = closed + chain

The adjective 'closed' combined with 'chain' yields a literal meaning 'a chain that is closed/cyclic', which is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Closed-chain is easy to remember: closed means 'shut' and chain means 'linked pieces', like a necklace. So a closed-chain molecule is like a necklace with its ends joined into a loop, meaning its atoms form a ring rather than an open line.