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macromolecular

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mac·ro·mol·e·cule  (mkr-ml-kyl)
n.
A very large molecule, such as a polymer or protein, consisting of many smaller structural units linked together. Also called supermolecule.

macro·mo·lecu·lar (-m-lky-lr) adj.
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Adj.1.macromolecular - relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromoleculesmacromolecular - relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules; "macromolecular compounds"


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