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chain noun

  /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
  • A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
  • A series of stores or businesses with the same brand name.
  • (chemistry) A number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule.
  • (mathematics, set theory, order theory) A totally ordered set, especially a totally ordered subset of a poset.
 chaîne

chain verb

  /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/
  • (transitive) To fasten something with a chain.
  • (intransitive) To link multiple items together.
 enchaîner
  • (computing) To be chained to another data item.
 chaîner
chain reaction
réaction en chaîne
chain mail
cotte de mailles
food chain
chaîne alimentaire
mountain chain
chaîne de montagnes
polymerase chain reaction
réaction en chaîne par polymérase
chain store
chaîne de magasins
ball and chain
boulet
daisy chain
connecter, en série
cold chain
chaîne du froid
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