macrocyclic

American  

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

adjective

Chemistry.

1. having a ring structure consisting of more than 12 atoms.

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Etymology

Origin of macrocyclic

First recorded in 1945–50; macro- + cyclic

Example Sentences

But recently, one material in particular has piqued the interest of these researchers: macrocyclic molecular crystals.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

On top of this, there are types of macrocyclic molecular crystals where the pore only appears in the presence of certain conditions such as heat or pressure or that of other, "guest" molecules.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

In their search for a new weapon, the Roche and Harvard scientists turned their attention to a group of compounds called tethered macrocyclic peptides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Hookworm is typically treated with one of three classes of antiparasitic drugs: benzimidazoles, macrocyclic lactones or tetrahydropyrimidines.

From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023

Although drug companies are investigating alternatives for prevention, the success of macrocyclic lactones makes them a hard act to follow.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017