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• Singular homology — In algebraic topology, a branch of mathematics, singular homology refers to the study of a certain set of topological invariants of a topological space X , the so called homology groups H n(X). Singular homology is a particular example of a… …   Wikipedia

• chain — I UK [tʃeɪn] / US noun Word forms chain : singular chain plural chains *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a series of metal rings connected to each other, used for fastening, pulling, or lifting things There was a rusty iron chain hanging from the… …   English dictionary

• chain saw — noun portable power saw; teeth linked to form an endless chain • Syn: ↑chainsaw • Hypernyms: ↑power saw, ↑saw, ↑sawing machine * * * noun : a portable power saw that has teeth linked together to form an endless chain and is usually used for the… …   Useful english dictionary

• chain stitch — noun 1. the most basic of all crochet stitches made by pulling a loop of yarn through another loop • Hypernyms: ↑crochet stitch 2. a looped stitch resembling the links of a chain; used in embroidery and in sewing • Hypernyms: ↑sewing stitch,… …   Useful english dictionary

• chain-smoke — UK / US verb [intransitive/transitive] Word forms chain smoke : present tense I/you/we/they chain smoke he/she/it chain smokes present participle chain smoking past tense chain smoked past participle chain smoked to smoke one cigarette… …   English dictionary

• chain gang — noun a gang of convicts chained together • Hypernyms: ↑gang, ↑crew, ↑work party * * * noun 1. : a gang of convicts chained together especially as an outside working party 2. slang : one of two or more railroad train crews ta …   Useful english dictionary

• chain of command — a series of executive positions or of officers and subordinates in order of authority especially with respect to the passing on of orders, responsibility, reports, or requests from higher to lower or lower to higher * * * a series of… …   Useful english dictionary

• chain-link fence — a mesh fence made of thick steel wire and having a diamond shaped pattern. * * * chain link fence UK US noun [countable] [singular chain link fence plural chain link fences] a fence made of wire netting Thesaurus: fence …   Useful english dictionary

• chain gang — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms chain gang : singular chain gang plural chain gangs a group of prisoners who are chained together while they work outside …   English dictionary

• chain letter — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms chain letter : singular chain letter plural chain letters a letter sent to several people asking them to send a copy of the letter to several other people. The letter often contains a threat that something bad… …   English dictionary

• chain reaction — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms chain reaction : singular chain reaction plural chain reactions a) a series of events that happen very fast, with each event causing the next one b) chemistry a series of chemical or physical reactions, each… …   English dictionary