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metalomacrocíclico

metalomacrocyclic

adjective meh-tah-loh-mah-kroh-SEE-klee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Metalomacrocíclico describes complexes in which a metal ion is coordinated within a large macrocyclic ligand — such as porphyrins, phthalocyanines, or corroles. These compounds are central to bioinorganic chemistry (haemoglobin contains an iron macrocycle) and materials science. The noun form metalomacrociclo refers to the compound itself.

Examples

"El complejo metalomacrocíclico absorbe luz en el visible."

Natural Translation

The metalomacrocyclic complex absorbs light in the visible range.

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