multi-strand chain 

in polymers
Also contains definition of: n-strand chain
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04066
A chain that comprises constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent constitutional units are joined to each other through more than four atoms, more than two on at least one side of each constitutional units.
Note:
A chain that comprises constitutional units joined to each other through n atoms on at least one side of each constitutional units is termed an n-strand chain, e.g. three-strand chain. If an uncertainty exists in defining n, the highest possible number is selected.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. (Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 2295 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'multi-strand chain' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.M04066 RIS BibTex EndNote
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