Macromolecule

Pronunciation: /ˈmækɹoʊˈmɑɫəkˌjuɫ/

Macromolecule (noun)

  1. A very large molecule made of many smaller units joined together, often forming parts of living things.
  2. A molecule with a long chain or network structure, usually built from repeated subunits.

Examples

  • A macromolecule can be much larger than a typical molecule.
  • The lab measured the size of the macromolecule carefully.