MACROMOLECULE

macromolecule, supermolecule

(noun) any very large complex molecule; found only in plants and animals

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

macromolecule (plural macromolecules)

(chemistry, biochemistry) A very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins).

Hypernyms

• molecule

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WHOLE

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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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