English Explanatory Dictionary

macrocycle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

a cyclic macromolecule, or a macrocyclic portion of a molecule
In sports training, an annual plan that works towards peaking for the goal competition of the year.

Word forms

macrocycle macrocycles

Etymology

From macro- + cycle.

Related words

calixarene carcerand cavitand crown ether cryptand cyclophane lariat ether spherand

Derived words

azamacrocycle

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