Cryptophane
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cryptophane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of large, cage-like compounds that can encapsulate smaller molecules.
Word Forms
- cryptophanes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superphane, cyclophane, cryptate, chalkophore, carcerand, nanocage.
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