A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
open-chain
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having an open chain structure
open-chain meaning & definition 1 of open-chain.
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a chain of atoms in a molecule whose ends are not joined to form a ring
open-chain meaning & definition 2 of open-chain.
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Open-chain refers to a structure, usually in chemistry, where constituents are connected in a line or branched sequence rather than forming a loop or ring. Commonly related to organic compounds such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, open-chain compounds are also known as acyclic compounds.
open-chain meaning & definition 3 of open-chain.
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