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macromolecule

/mækroʊmɒlɪkjuːl/ noun · British & US
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What does macromolecule mean?

noun

A very large molecule, especially a protein or nucleic acid, composed of many smaller molecules.

Example

"The scientist studied the structure of the macromolecule to understand its function."

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