macromolecule

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See also: macromolécule

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Etymology

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From macro- +‎ molecule.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmækɹəʊˌmɒlɪkjuːl/
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  • Hyphenation: ma‧cro‧mo‧le‧cule

Noun

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macromolecule (plural macromolecules)

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

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