macromolecule

UK
/ˌmækrəʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈmɑlɪˌkjul/

Translations

macromoleculenoun
macromolecules
pl
UK
/ˌmækrəʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/
US
/ˌmækroʊˈmɑlɪˌkjul/
A macromolecule is a large complex molecule, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
Макромолекула — это большая сложная молекула, такая как белки и нуклеиновые кислоты.
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.

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.