Side chain

侧链

Explanation (EN)

A group of atoms attached to the main chain of a polymer. Side chains can significantly influence the properties of a polymer.

Explanation (ZH)

连接到聚合物主链上的一组原子。侧链可以显着影响聚合物的性能。(Lián jiē dào jù hé wù zhǔ liàn shàng de yī zǔ yuán zǐ. Cè liàn kě yǐ xiǎn zhù yǐng xiǎng jù hé wù de xìng néng.)

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