langkettig

long-chain (chemical)

English translations

  1. 01

    long-chained

  2. 02

    chain-like

Word details

German meaning
Eine chemische Verbindung, die aus einer langen Kette von Atomen besteht.
English meaning
long-chain
Synonym
hochmolekular, langkettig
German example
Langkettige Kohlenwasserstoffe sind wichtige Bestandteile von Kunststoffen.
English example
Long-chain hydrocarbons are important components of plastics.
Opposite of
long-chainkurzkettig

Example sentences with “langkettig”

  1. Langkettige Fettsäuren sind wichtig für die Ernährung. (Long-chain fatty acids are important for nutrition.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'langkettig' formed?

It is a compound adjective formed by 'lang' (long) and 'Kette' (chain) + suffix '-ig'. It is standard terminology in chemistry and biochemistry.