worm-like chain
worm-like chain · worm-like chains
A model describing stiff, flexible polymers, treating them as a continuous, elastic…A model describing stiff, flexible polymers (like DNA), treating them as a continuous, elastic rod that resists bending but can curve smoothly.
Meaning
1 sensesA model describing stiff, flexible polymers (like DNA), treating them as a continuous, elastic rod that resists bending but can curve smoothly.
Forms
plural: worm-like chains| Singular | worm-like chain |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsWLC