side chain

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Synonyms: side chair, side-chain, sidechain, tire chain, side chains, side chairs

Antonyms: side chair, side-chain, sidechain, tire chain, side chains, side chairs

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} That part of a [[molecule]] [[attached]] to some [[core]] [[structure]]; a [[radical]].
2. {{lb|en|biochemistry}} Any of the [[variable]] parts of [[amino acid]]s that [[extend]] from the [[peptide]] [[backbone]] in [[protein]]s; they are referred to as [[R-groups]], which branch off the [[backbone]] at the alpha carbon (Cα).
3. {{lb|en|audio}} [[auxiliary|Auxiliary]] [[audio]] [[input]] fed to a [[synthesizer]] etc. and used to selectively [[trigger]] an [[effect]].
4. {{lb|en|cryptocurrency}} A separate [[blockchain]] attached to a parent blockchain ([[mainchain]]) to extend its functionalities.
5. {{lb|en|rail}} On some railways, a chain fitted on both sides of a centre coupler or buffer at each end of a rail vehicle, which has a hook for connection to a corresponding chain on the next vehicle in a train. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230128130327/https://www.fronz.org.nz/sites/default/files/technical-papers/code_45_5.pdf New Zealand Railways, Mechanical Branch]</ref>

Verb

1. {{lb|en|audio}} To use auxiliary audio input in that manner.

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