macrocyclic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of macrocyclic
Example Sentences
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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
Based on these data, Geary thinks that his team has identified possible signatures of adaptation to macrocyclic lactones.
From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017
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