star macromolecule
English
Noun
star macromolecule (plural star macromolecules)
- (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