biomolecule

noun

bio·​mol·​e·​cule ˌbī-ō-ˈmä-li-ˌkyül 

: an organic molecule and especially a macromolecule (such as a protein or nucleic acid) in living organisms

biomolecular

ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈle-kyə-lər 

adjective

Examples of biomolecule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This indicates that the process is likely encoded in the slime’s biomolecules. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026

In expansion microscopy, specific biomolecules such as proteins are anchored to the gel. — Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026

These bugs could lead to the development of novel biomolecules for use in food preservation, healthcare, and industrial iron capture. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026

His research has helped illuminate how some of the earliest biomolecules may have arisen and how RNA could assemble, replicate and evolve. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for biomolecule

• ampoule
• bascule
• carpool
• cesspool
• ferrule
• footstool
• guayule
• lobule
• misrule
• preschool
• pustule
• whirlpool

Medical Definition

biomolecule

noun

bio·​mol·​e·​cule -ˈmäl-i-ˌkyü(ə)l 

: an organic molecule and especially a macromolecule (as a protein or nucleic acid) in living organisms

biomolecular

-mə-ˈlek-yə-lər 

adjective