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macrocyclic

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macrocyclic /ˌmakrə(ʊ)ˈsʌɪklɪk /
adjective Chemistry relating to or denoting a ring composed of a relatively large number of atoms, such as occur in haem, chlorophyll, and several natural antibiotics.
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macrocycle /ˈmakrə(ʊ)ˌsʌɪkl / noun