macrocycle

== English == === Etymology === From macro- + cycle. === Noun === macrocycle (plural macrocycles) (organic chemistry) a cyclic macromolecule, or a macrocyclic portion of a molecule In sports training, an annual plan that works towards peaking for the goal competition of the year. ==== Derived terms ==== === See also === calixarene carcerand cavitand crown ether cryptand cyclophane lariat ether spherand