English Explanatory Dictionary

macromolecule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

Pronunciation

/ˈmækɹəʊˌmɒlɪkjuːl/ en-us-macromolecule.ogg

Word forms

macromolecule macromolecules

Etymology

From macro- + molecule.

Synonyms

macromolecule

Related words

macromolecular macromolecularly

Derived words

biomacromolecule block macromolecule geomacromolecule heteromacromolecule regular star macromolecule star macromolecule supermacromolecule supramacromolecule variegated star macromolecule
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