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macrocíclico

macrocyclic

adjective mah-kroh-SEE-klee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Macrocíclico describes a molecule or structure containing a large ring of atoms. It is a technical term in organic chemistry and biochemistry — compuesto macrocíclico means 'macrocyclic compound'. The feminine form is macrocíclica.

Examples

"Los antibióticos macrocíclicos tienen estructuras complejas."

Natural Translation

Macrocyclic antibiotics have complex structures.

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