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Clathrate

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈklæθɹeɪt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Clathrate is an adjective meaning (biology) Having a lattice-like structure.

Meaning

(biology) Having a lattice-like structure.

More Meanings

  1. (chemistry) Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another.
  2. (chemistry) A clathrate compound.

Word Forms

Synonyms for clathrate

Depending on context, synonyms include reticular, reticulate, reticulated, cancellate, cancellated.

reticularreticulatereticulatedcancellatecancellated

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cancellate, reticulated, reticulate, reticular, cancellated, hydrates.

cancellatereticulatedreticulatereticularcancellatedhydratesclathroidclathrulatestalactiticmesocrystallinestalactiticalcrystallizedcalciumlikecryptomorphicquasicrystallinehypercrystallinecrystalloidmassivelithicisocrystalline

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