comb macromolecule

Also contains definitions of: brush macromolecule, regular comb macromolecule
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.C01186
A
macromolecule
comprising a
main chain (backbone)
with multiple trifunctional
branch points
from each of which a linear
side-chain
emanates.
Notes:
  1. If the subchains between the branch points of the main chain and the terminal subchains of the main chain are identical with respect to
    constitution
    and
    degree of polymerization
    , and the side chains are identical with respect to
    constitution
    and
    degree of polymerization
    the macromolecule is termed a regular comb macromolecule.
  2. If at least some of the branch points are of functionality greater than three, the macromolecule may be termed a brush macromolecule.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. (Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 2296 [Terms] [Paper]