English Explanatory Dictionary

macrocyclic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of an organic compound: having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms.
  2. Of or relating to a macrocycle.
  3. Pertaining to a rust fungus whose life cycle includes all five spore stages: pycniospore (spermatium), aeciospore, urediniospore, teliospore, and basidiospore.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

macrocyclic more macrocyclic most macrocyclic

Etymology

From macro- + cyclic.

Derived words

azamacrocyclic macrocyclic compound nonmacrocyclic polymacrocyclic
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