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Clathrate Definition & Meaning

clathrate
adjective
  1. having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
  2. designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another

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Frequently asked questions

What does clathrate mean?
having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another
What part of speech is clathrate?
Clathrate is an adjective.
How many definitions does clathrate have?
Clathrate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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