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1. (adj.) clathrate
Biol. resembling a lattice; divided or marked like latticework.
2. (n.) clathrate
a substance in which a molecule of one compound fills a cavity within the crystal lattice of another compound.
Etymology: (1615–25; < L clāt(h)rātus, ptp. of clāt(h)rāre to fit with bars <clāt(h)ra bars, lattice < Gk klêithron bar <
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1. (adj) cancellate, cancellated, clathrate
having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows
2. (adj) clathrate
designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another
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1. (adj) clathrate
shaped like a lattice; cancellate
2. (adj) clathrate
having the surface marked with raised lines resembling a lattice, as many shells
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