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macrocyclic
(macro|cyc¦lic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌmakrə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪklɪk, -ˈsɪk-/
adjective
Chemistry
relating to or denoting a ring composed of a relatively large number of atoms, such as occur in haem, chlorophyll, and several natural antibiotics.
Derivatives
macrocycle
noun
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