macromolecule

(mak′rō mälə kyo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

a very large molecule, as a protein or polymer molecule, composed of hundreds of thousands of atoms
also macromole

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See macromolecule in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A very large molecule, such as a polymer or protein, consisting of many smaller structural units linked together. Also called supermolecule.

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  • macˌro·mo·lecˈu·lar (-mə-lĕkˈyə-lər) adjective

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