Single-strand polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010902",
  "term": "Single-strand polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer whose molecules consist of constitutional units connected in such a way that adjacent units are joined to each other through two atoms, one on each unit, forming a linear chain. The structure does not contain any branching points that are part of the main chain itself, resulting in a simple, unbranched backbone. This structure contrasts with double-strand polymers, where the chain resembles a ladder.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "macromolecule",
    "polymer",
    "single-strand macromolecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2287. 'Glossary of basic terms in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2303 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122287)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/single-strand-polymer/"
}