clathrate

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a clathrate compound
of an inclusion complex in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another
having a lattice-like structure
designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another
Having the surface marked with raised lines resembling a lattice, as many shells
{s} shaped like a web, shaped like a lattice (Biology)
having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
Shaped like a lattice; cancellate
clathrate compound
a substance consisting of molecules of one element or compound contained within the cage-like structure of another
gas clathrate
a gas hydrate
methane clathrate
A gas hydrate that contains methane as the guest molecule; it occurs both in deep sedimentary structures, and as outcrops on the ocean floor
clathrate

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    clath·rate

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    Etymology

    [ 'kla-"thrAt ] (adjective.) 1906. Latin clathratus, furnished with a lattice, from clathri lattice, from Greek klEithron bar, from kleiein to close; more at CLAVICLE.
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