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macromolecule


Definition of macromolecule

noun

Chemistry
  • a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.

Derivatives

macromolecular

Pronunciation: /-məˈlɛkjʊlə/

adjective

macromolecule in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of macromolecule in the US English dictionary