macromolecule

UK
/ˌmækrəʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈmɑlɪˌkjul/

Translations

macromoleculenoun
macromolecules
pl
UK
/ˌmækrəʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈmɑlɪˌkjul/
macromoléculeTerme de biologie et de chimie.
DNA is a macromolecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
L’ADN est une macromolécule qui porte l’information génétique chez les êtres vivants.
Synonyms
large molecule
complex molecule
macromoleculeadjective
UK
/ˌmæk.rəʊˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl/
US
/ˌmæk.roʊˈmɑː.lɪ.kjul/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to macromolecules.
macromoléculaireTerme de biologie et de chimie.
The research team specializes in macromolecule structure analysis.
L’équipe de recherche se spécialise dans l’analyse de la structure macromoléculaire.

Definitions

macromoleculenoun
A large complex molecule, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer, composed of hundreds or thousands of atoms.
DNA is a macromolecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
macromoleculeadjective
Relating to or involving macromolecules.
The research team specializes in macromolecule structure analysis.