geradkettig
straight-chain (chemistry)
English translations
- 01
straight
- 02
rectilinear
Word details
- German meaning
- In der Chemie: Eine Molekülstruktur, bei der die Atome in einer linearen Kette angeordnet sind.
- English meaning
- Straight-chain
- Synonym
- linear
- German example
- Ein geradkettiges Alkan hat eine lineare Kohlenstoffkette.
- English example
- A straight-chain alkane has a linear carbon chain.
Example sentences with “geradkettig”
Geradkettige Alkane haben einen höheren Siedepunkt. (Straight-chain alkanes have a higher boiling point.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the antonym of 'geradkettig'?
The antonym is 'verzweigtkettig' (branched-chain), which describes molecules with side chains.