macrocycle

English

Etymology

From macro- +‎ cycle.

Noun

macrocycle (plural macrocycles)

1. (organic chemistry) a cyclic macromolecule, or a macrocyclic portion of a molecule
2. In sports training, an annual plan that works towards peaking for the goal competition of the year.

See also

• calixarene
• carcerand
• cavitand
• crown ether
• cryptand
• cyclophane
• lariat ether
• spherand