star macromolecule

== English == === Noun === star macromolecule (plural star macromolecules) (organic chemistry, physical chemistry) A macromolecule having a single branch point from which linear chains (or arms) emanate. ==== Usage notes ==== They are named according to the number of arms e.g. "five-star macromolecule" ==== Derived terms ==== regular star macromolecule variegated star macromolecule