side chain

saɪd tʃeɪn

Definition

Definition of side chain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistry

TECH.

variable part of amino acids in proteins

TECH.

Each amino acid has a unique side chain.

substituent

audio

TECH.

auxiliary audio input used to trigger effects

TECH.

The side chain controls the compressor.

cryptocurrencies

TECH.

separate blockchain linked to a mainchain

TECH.

The side chain enhances the blockchain's capabilities.

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Expressions with side

other side

opposite side of a physical object or location

She walked to the other side of the street.

blind side

side that is not within one's field of vision

He was hit from his blind side during the game..

bright side

positive aspect of a difficult situation

Even in failure, there's always a bright side.

side with

align with a person or group in a conflict

She decided to side with her friend during the argument.

by one's side

adv.

physically next to someone

She kept her dog by her side during the walk.

on one's side

adv.

supporting or advocating for someone

She is always on my side during arguments.

Expressions with chain

chain up

secure a person or animal with chains

They had to chain up the dog for safety.

daisy chain

garland made of daisies

She wore a daisy chain on her head during the festival..

link in a chain

single ring in a metal chain

He repaired the broken link in a chain.

chain of events

series of connected happenings

The investigation revealed a chain of events leading to the accident.

link in the chain

single part of a connected series

Each link in the chain is crucial for its strength.

yank the chain

pull a chain to operate a mechanism

You need to yank the chain to start the old lawnmower.

ball and chain

anything that restricts freedom or opportunities

His debt was a ball and chain on his life.

jerk someone's chain

provoke or irritate someone

Stop jerking my chain with your constant complaints.

pull someone's chain

tease or joke with someone playfully

He likes to pull his sister's chain about her cooking skills.

yank someone's chain

tease or provoke someone playfully

He likes to yank his brother's chain during games.

Terms with side chain included in their meaning

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branched chain

biochemistry

type of amino acid with a side chain

branched chain

chemistry

chain of atoms with side chains

unbranched

adj.

chemistry

forming a straight chain without side chains

Examples of side chain in a sentence

Mutations can alter the side chain of a protein.
The DJ used a side chain for the bass drop.
Side chain inputs can enhance vocal clarity.
Developers are exploring new side chain applications.
The side chain operates independently from the main blockchain.

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French:chaîne latérale, chaîne secondaire, ...
German:Seitenkette, Sidechain, ...
Italian:catena laterale, side chain, ...
Spanish:cadena lateral, cadena secundaria, ...
Portuguese:cadeia lateral, side chain, ...
Chinese:侧链, 辅助链, ...
Japanese:側鎖, ...
Arabic:سِلْسِلَة جَانِبِيَّة, سايد تشين, ...
Hebrew:קְבוּצָה צִדִּית, סַיְדצ'ֵיין, ...
Russian:боковая цепь, сайдчейн, ...
Ukrainian:бічний ланцюг, сайдчейн, ...
Hindi:साइड चेन, सहायक चैन, ...
Bengali:সাইড চেইন, অডিও চেইন, ...
Catalan:cadena lateral, side chain, ...
Czech:postranní řetězec, sidechain, ...
Danish:sidekæde, ...
Dutch:zijketen, sidechain, ...
Greek:πλευρική αλυσίδα, βοηθητική είσοδος, ...
Hungarian:oldallánc, sidechain, ...
Khmer:ខ្សែសង្វាក់ចំហៀង, សញ្ញាបញ្ចូលសំឡេងជំនួយសម្រាប់បញ្ជាបែបផែនសំឡេង, ...
Korean:측쇄, 사이드 체인, ...
Persian:زنجیره جانبی, ورودی جانبی, ...
Polish:łańcuch boczny, wejście pomocnicze, ...
Portuguese (BR):cadeia lateral, side chain, ...
Romanian:lanț lateral, side chain, ...
Swedish:sidokedja, side chain, ...
Thai:สายโซ่ด้านข้าง, ไซด์เชน, ...
Turkish:yan zincir, yardımcı giriş, ...
Vietnamese:nhánh bên, kênh phụ, ...

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Definition of side chain - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with side

Expressions with chain

Terms related to side chain

Terms with side chain included in their meaning

Examples of side chain in a sentence

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