Meaning ofsidechainsin English

Noun

1. molecular parts attached to a core; radicals
   The chemical compound has sidechains that affect its reactivity.
2. variable amino acid parts; R-groups
   The protein's sidechains play a crucial role in its overall structure.
3. auxiliary audio input for effects
   The audio engineer used sidechains to add depth to the music.
4. parts of a molecule branching from a backbone
   The sidechains of the polymer molecule influenced its solubility.