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macromolecule

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Macromolecule (noun) means a very large molecule, such as a protein or nucleic acid found in living things.

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A very large molecule, such as a protein or nucleic acid found in living things.

"Beadle discovered that genes carried instructions to build proteins—complex, multidimensional macromolecules that were the workhorses of the cell." — Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of All Maladies (2010)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of macromolecule?

"macromolecule" (noun) means a very large molecule, such as a protein or nucleic acid found in living things.

What is another word for macromolecule?

Other words for "macromolecule" include supermolecule.