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Side chain
Meaning
Noun
●
In Organic chemistry:
That part of a
molecule
attached
to some
core
structure; a radical.
●
In Biochemistry:
Any of the
variable
parts
of
amino acids
that
extend
from the
peptide
backbone
in
proteins
; they are
referred
to as R-groups, which
branch off
the
backbone
at the
alpha carbon
(Cα).
●
Auxiliary
audio
input
fed
to a
synthesizer
etc. and used to
selectively
trigger
an effect.
●
In Cryptocurrency:
A
separate
blockchain
attached
to a
parent
blockchain
(mainchain) to
extend
its functionalities.
●
In Rail transportation:
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.
Verb
●
To use
auxiliary
audio
input
in that
manner.
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Synonyms
Sidechain
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