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macrocyclic.

Of an organic compound: having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of an organic compound: having a closed ring of more than about twelve atoms.

  2. Of or relating to a macrocycle.

  3. Pertaining to a rust fungus whose life cycle includes all five spore stages: pycniospore (spermatium), aeciospore, urediniospore, teliospore, and basidiospore.

Where this word comes from

From macro- + cyclic.

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