Clathrate
/ˈklæθɹeɪt/ adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A clathrate compound.
Adjective
- 1 Having a lattice-like structure. not-comparable
- 2 Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another wordnet
- 2 having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows wordnet
Antonyms
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More examples"Methane clathrate is being researched as a possible energy source."
Etymology
From Latin clāthrātus, from clāthrī (“lattice”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). The noun is from the clipping of clathrate compound, see -ate.