tailgroup en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + group.
Meanings
- A relatively long aliphatic tail or backbone of a molecule such as a surfactant
- The group of instances at the tail (low end) of a distribution curve
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail group | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tailgroups | Number=Plur | lexicographic |