adjective
- of, relating to, or consisting of macromolecules; composed of very large molecules
Usage: technical; chemistry and biology
Examples
- Proteins are macromolecular structures essential to all living organisms.
- The macromolecular weight of the polymer was determined using gel electrophoresis.
- DNA is a macromolecular compound that carries genetic information.
- Scientists study macromolecular interactions to understand how cells function.
- The macromolecular assembly of collagen gives tendons their strength.
- Carbohydrates and lipids are other examples of macromolecular substances.