side chain

== English == === Alternative forms === sidechain, side-chain === Noun === side chain (plural side chains) (organic chemistry) That part of a molecule attached to some core structure; a radical. (biochemistry) 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. (cryptocurrencies) A separate blockchain attached to a parent blockchain (mainchain) to extend its functionalities. Synonym: childchain (rail transport) On some railways, a chain fitted on both sides of a centre coupler or buffer at each end of a rail vehicle, which has a hook for connection to a corresponding chain on the next vehicle in a train. === Verb === side chain (third-person singular simple present side chains, present participle side chaining, simple past and past participle side chained) (audio) To use auxiliary audio input in that manner. === References ===