star macromolecule
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
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[edit]
- They are named according to the number of arms e.g. "five-star macromolecule"