sidechain
noun
Meaning
- That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical.
- Any of the variable parts of amino acids that extend from the peptide backbone in proteins; they are referred to as R-groups, which branch off the backbone at the alpha carbon (Cα).
- (audio) Auxiliary audio input fed to a synthesizer etc. and used to selectively trigger an effect.
- (audio) To use auxiliary audio input in that manner.
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