biomolecule


bio·mol·e·cule

noun \ˌbī-ō-ˈmä-li-ˌkyül\

Definition of BIOMOLECULE

: an organic molecule and especially a macromolecule (as a protein or nucleic acid) in living organisms
bio·mo·lec·u·lar \-mə-ˈle-kyə-lər\ adjective

First Known Use of BIOMOLECULE

1901

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