macromolecule in English dictionary

  • macromolecule

    Meanings and definitions of "macromolecule"

    • (chemistry, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).
    • noun
      (chemistry, biochemistry)
      A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).
    • large molecule
    • Any high molecular weight molecule. Often used as a synonym for polymers.
    • noun
      any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals

    Synonyms of "macromolecule" in English dictionary

    organic compound, supermolecule, molecule are the top synonyms of "macromolecule" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of macromolecule

    • macromolecule ( plural  macromolecules)
    • macromolecule (plural macromolecules)

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