subchain en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English chain English subchain From sub- + chain.
Meanings
- Any chain that branches off another.
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A secondary or subsidiary chain of businesses.
The supermarket chain may also have a retail partner or subchain in the country subject to the same standard; this actor could further interact with policy makers.
2009, Guillaume Gruère, Debdatta Sengupta, Biosafety Decisions and Perceived Commercial Risks, page 7:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| subchains | Number=Plur | lexicographic |