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

The large macrocyclic structure of the catalyst allows them to catalyze even bulky ketones.

From Science Daily • Jan. 12, 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

Some groups have employed an assay that tests how macrocyclic lactones affect the movement of microfilariae in a culture dish, but many are sceptical about the results.

From Nature • Mar. 28, 2017