macrocyclic

mac·ro·cy·clic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-roh-sahy-klik, -sik-lik]
- /ˌmæk roʊˈsaɪ klɪk, -ˈsɪk lɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mak-roh-sahy-klik, -sik-lik]
- /ˌmæk roʊˈsaɪ klɪk, -ˈsɪk lɪk/

Definitions of macrocyclic word

adjective macrocyclic having a ring structure consisting of more than 12 atoms. 1
noun macrocyclic Relating to or denoting a ring composed of a relatively large number of atoms, such as occur in haem, chlorophyll, and several natural antibiotics. 1
adjective macrocyclic containing or relating to a macrocycle 0
adjective macrocyclic of or having to do with an organism that has a complex life cycle 0
adjective macrocyclic of or having to do with a molecule that has a complex ring structure with at least fifteen atoms 0
adjective macrocyclic (chemistry, of an organic compound) having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms. 0

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Origin of macrocyclic

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50; macro- + cyclic

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macrocyclic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

macrocyclic usage trend in Literature

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