dendron
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A part of a large molecule that looks like a branch and helps build complex materials
- noun
- /ˈdɛn.drən/
- Specialized
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dendrón
- Each dendron in the polymer has many reactive end groups for further coupling reactions.
Examples
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The dendron structure is crucial in dendrimer synthesis.
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Researchers are studying the properties of dendrons in drug delivery.
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A dendron can be used to build complex polymers with many functional groups.
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Scientists designed a new dendron to improve the properties of the synthetic material.
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A dendron can be used to build complex polymers with many functional groups.
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Each dendron in the polymer has many reactive end groups for further coupling reactions.
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Researchers are studying the properties of dendrons in drug delivery.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dendron comes from Greek dendron meaning 'tree'. In chemistry, a dendron is a tiny 'tree' of branches on a molecule, so it gives many places to attach other parts and helps make complex materials.
