macromolecule

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Pronunciation

/ˌmæk rəˈmɒl əˌkyul/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

A large molecule that is composed of smaller subunits joined together such as a polymer or protein.

Etymology

Greek, from makrós & New Latin, from molecula

macromolecule
Accepted term: 25-Feb-2016