phantom chain behaviour

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.PT07605
Hypothetical behaviour in which chains can move freely through one another when a network is deformed.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1820 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)