calixarene en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin calix (“cup, pot”) + arene.
Meanings
- Any of a class of organic macrocycles containing a ring of phenol groups linked by a short bridge; they mimic some properties of enzymes, and have many other applications.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| calixarenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |