lateral chain

noun Chemistry.

1. an open chain of atoms attached to an atom of a larger chain, or to a ring.

noun

1. chem a group of atoms bound to an atom, usually a carbon, that forms part of a larger chain or ring in a molecule

n.

1. A linear group of atoms linked to a benzene ring or to any cyclic chain compound.

1. A chain or ring in an organic molecule that branches off from a central structure or from a part that is a point of reference.