macro

6 ENTRIES FOUND:

1mac·ro

adj \ˈma-(ˌ)krō\

Definition of MACRO

1
: being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent
2
a : of, involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale b : of or relating to macroeconomics
3
: gross 1c
4
: of or relating to a macro lens or to close-up photography

Origin of MACRO

macr-
First Known Use: 1923

Other Chemical Engineering Terms

alkali, cation, decant, hygroscopic, isotope, oxidize, slurry, solute, viscous

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