branched chain


Definition: Meaning of, branched chain in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / brɑːn(t)ʃt tʃeɪn /

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branched chain branched chains
  1. an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it
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branched chain used in phrases

  • branched chain ketoaciduria (noun)
    1. an inherited disorder of metabolism in which the urine has a odour characteristic of maple syrup; if untreated it can lead to mental retardation and death in early childhood
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