Clathrate

//ˈklæθɹeɪt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A clathrate compound.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a lattice-like structure. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another wordnet
  2. 2
    having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows wordnet

Synonyms

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cancellatecancellatecancellatedenclosed

Example

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"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.

Related phrases

gas clathratemethane clathrateclathrate compound

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