chain structure
[/tʃeɪn ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: chain structures
estrutura em cadeia
1. A molecular or organizational structure composed of units linked sequentially in a linear arrangement, like links in a chain
The polymer has a chain structure with repeating monomer units.
O polímero tem uma estrutura em cadeia com unidades de monômero repetidas.
2. In organizational contexts, a hierarchical system where authority and responsibility flow in a linear sequence from top to bottom
The military operates under a strict chain structure of command.
O exército opera sob uma estrutura de cadeia de comando rigorosa.
3. In chemistry, the arrangement of atoms bonded together in a line or branching pattern
The carbon chain structure determines the compound's chemical properties.
A estrutura de cadeia de carbono determina as propriedades químicas do composto.
The term 'chain structure' is primarily used in scientific, technical, and organizational contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazilian business culture, 'cadeia de comando' (chain of command) is commonly referenced in corporate hierarchies. In the USA, the concept is fundamental to military organization and corporate management theory.
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