clathrate

(klat̸h′rāt′)

adjective

Bot. resembling latticework; reticulated
Chem. of or pertaining to a mixture in which the molecules of one substance are completely entrapped in the crystal lattice or cell-like structure of the other

Origin: L clathratus, pp. of clathrare, to furnish with a lattice < L clathri, lattice < Gr (Doric) klaithra, a bar, fence

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adjective

Biology Having a latticelike structure or appearance: clathrate foliage.
Chemistry Of or relating to inclusion complexes in which molecules of one substance are completely enclosed within the crystal structure of another.

noun
Chemistry

A clathrate compound, such as urea.

Origin:

Origin: Latin clāthrātus

Origin: , past participle of clāthrāre, to furnish with a lattice

Origin: , from clāthrī, clātra, lattice

Origin: , from Greek klēithra

Origin: , pl. of klēithron, door bar

Origin: , from kleiein, to close

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