Term: perturbed dimensions
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04518

Definition:
The dimensions of an actual polymer random coil not in a theta state.

Related Terms:
1) random coil (<em>in polymers</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.R05124).
2) theta state (<em>in polymers</em>) (<em>in polymers</em>) (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.Q06240).

Source: Purple Book, 1st ed., p. 48 (http://old.iupac.org/publications/books/author/metanomski.html)

Citation: 'perturbed dimensions' 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.P04518

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