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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMacromolecule
/ˌmækroʊˈmɒlɪkjuːl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A very large molecule, typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules (monomers) through covalent bonds.
"Proteins, nucleic acids, and polysaccharides are examples of macromolecules that play crucial roles in biological systems." - 2
Any of the large molecules necessary for life, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
"Macromolecules such as DNA store genetic information in living organisms."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'macromolecule' is derived from the prefix 'macro-', meaning large, and 'molecule', which comes from the Latin 'molecula', a diminutive of 'moles' meaning mass. The term began to be used in the early 20th century to describe large complex molecules essential to biological processes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Macromolecule" is said worldwide
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macromolécule
Transliteration: makromolekyl
"Les macromolécules comme les protéines sont essentielles à la vie."
Makromolekül
Transliteration: makromolekül
"Makromoleküle sind entscheidend für viele biologische Prozesse."
macromolecola
Transliteration: makromolekola
"Le macromolecole come il DNA sono fondamentali per la vita."
macromolécula
Transliteration: makromolekula
"Las macromoléculas son esenciales para los procesos biológicos."
macromolécula
Transliteration: makromolekula
"As macromoléculas desempenham papéis cruciais nos organismos vivos."
मैक्रोमोलेक्यूल
Transliteration: maikromolekyool
"मैक्रोमोलेक्यूल जैसे प्रोटीन जीवन के लिए आवश्यक हैं।"
大分子
Transliteration: dà fēnzǐ
"大分子如蛋白质在生物体中起着重要作用。"
거대 분자
Transliteration: geodae bunja
"거대 분자는 생명체에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
高分子
Transliteration: kōbunshi
"高分子は生物の重要な構成要素です。"
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