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adj
Having a lattice-like structure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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adj
Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
A clathrate compound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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adjective satellite
designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective satellite
having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cancellate, cancellated
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History
From Latin clāthrātus, from clāthrī (“lattice”) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix). The noun is from the clipping of clathrate compound, see -ate.
Across languages
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