Terminal group

Mandarin:
端基 (duān jī)
Explanation in English Language (EN):
A terminal group, also known as an end group, is a functional group or atom located at the end of a polymer chain. Terminal groups can influence the properties and reactivity of polymers. They can be used to functionalize polymers, initiate further polymerization, or participate in crosslinking reactions.
Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
端基,也称为端基,是位于聚合物链末端的官能团或原子。端基会影响聚合物的性质和反应性。它们可用于使聚合物官能化、引发进一步的聚合或参与交联反应。
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