noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act or process of catenating. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The ability of a few elements, most especially carbon, to yield chains and rings by forming covalent bonds with atoms of the same element. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

arrayarticulationbankbuzzchainchain reaction

Related phrases

covalent bondorganic chemistry

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