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(mac-ro-mol-e-cule) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a large molecule made of smaller units called monomers.

Example Sentence

A synthetic polymer is an example of a macromolecule.

More Example Sentences

Proteins are an example of a macromolecule.

Synonyms

polymer; giant molecule; biological macromolecule

Antonyms

proton

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