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

It could be used to assemble biomolecules or nanomachines, or even potentially guiding drugs to viruses and bacteria inside living organisms. —Michael Irving, New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025

These bonds show up in various biomolecules, so there are many enzymes that can manipulate them. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025

More discussion among the global scientific community about what kinds of research on mirror biomolecules and related technologies are safe – as well as how to regulate this research – can help safeguard against potential harms. —Kate Adamala, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025

But some of the organisms in the microbiome can do this job for us—and can thus extract beneficial biomolecules that support our health. —Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

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