clathrate
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reɪt adjective
1.
Biology. resembling a lattice; divided or marked like latticework.
noun
2.
Chemistry. a substance in which a molecule of one compound fills a cavity within the crystal lattice of another compound.
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clathrate (ˈklæθreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | resembling a net or lattice |
| —n | |
| 2. | chem a solid compound in which molecules of one substance are physically trapped in the crystal lattice of another |
| [C17: from Latin clāthrāre to provide with a lattice, from Greek klēthra, from klaithron a bar] | |
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Clathrate
is always a great word to know.
So is artificial. Does it mean:
| a sudden departure from the parent type an heritable characteristic caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome |
| based on arbitrary, superficial characteristics rather than natural, organic relationships |
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Medical Dictionary
clathrate clath·rate (klāth'rāt')
adj.
Having a latticelike structure or appearance.
Of or relating to inclusion complexes in a chemical compound in which molecules of one substance are completely enclosed within the crystal structure of another.
A clathrate compound, such as urea.
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Example sentences
Controlled environment sample cell for in situ neutron scattering studies of clathrate hydrates.
The guest occupancy of the hollow space is calculated by the same method as applied to clathrate hydrates.
Clean out the hole at the top that is getting clogged with methane clathrate.
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