long-chain
adjective
: having a relatively long chain of atoms and especially carbon atoms in the molecule
long-chain hydrocarbons
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More Missions to Come The discovery of these long-chain organic molecules is a major breakthrough in studying Mars’ habitability.
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Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Unlike long-chain triglycerides, the liver absorbs MCTs and breaks them down quickly.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Unlike long-chain fatty acids, MCTs are absorbed intact from the small intestine.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The scientists sought to identify antidote proteins to combat three representative target toxins: a short-chain alpha neurotoxin, a long-chain alpha neurotoxin, and a cytotoxin.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
Complex carbohydrates are long-chain molecules and include polysaccharides, starch, and fiber.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
These kinds of fatty acids are digested more quickly and easily than long-chain fatty acids.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
The blend of ceramides includes long-chain and encapsulated ceramides to lock moisture into the skin for longer—up to 120 hours of moisturization, in fact.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
The chemicals are grouped into two different size classes: short- and long-chain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
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Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Unlike long-chain triglycerides, the liver absorbs MCTs and breaks them down quickly.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Unlike long-chain fatty acids, MCTs are absorbed intact from the small intestine.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
The scientists sought to identify antidote proteins to combat three representative target toxins: a short-chain alpha neurotoxin, a long-chain alpha neurotoxin, and a cytotoxin.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025
Complex carbohydrates are long-chain molecules and include polysaccharides, starch, and fiber.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
These kinds of fatty acids are digested more quickly and easily than long-chain fatty acids.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
The blend of ceramides includes long-chain and encapsulated ceramides to lock moisture into the skin for longer—up to 120 hours of moisturization, in fact.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
The chemicals are grouped into two different size classes: short- and long-chain.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
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“Long-chain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-chain. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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