macromolecule 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals
Hypernym
molecule 1
noun
(physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound
any compound of carbon and another element or a radical
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
macromolecular 1
adjective
relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules
EnglishDerivationally related form
macromolecular 1
adjective
relating to or consisting of or characterized by macromolecules
Hyponym
protein 1
noun
any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes
carbohydrate 1
noun
an essential structural component of living cells and source of energy for animals; includes simple sugars with small molecules as well as macromolecular substances; are classified according to the number of monosaccharide groups they contain
lipid 1
noun
an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
nucleic acid 1
noun
(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotide chains that are vital constituents of all living cells
