macrocyclic

adjective

mac·​ro·​cy·​clic ˌma-krō-ˈsi-klik 

-ˈsī-

: containing or being a chemical ring that consists usually of 15 or more atoms

Examples of macrocyclic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ivermectin was developed by Merck in the 1970s, decades before molnupiravir, and is classified as a macrocyclic lactone. — Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2021

Word History

Etymology

macro- + cyclic entry 1

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macrocyclic

• epicyclic
• monocyclic
• cyclic
• heterocyclic

Medical Definition

macrocyclic

adjective

mac·​ro·​cy·​clic ˌmak-rō-ˈsik-lik, -ˈsī-klik 

: containing or being a chemical ring that consists usually of 15 or more atoms

a macrocyclic antibiotic

macrocyclic noun