clathrate

English - Turkish

Definition of clathrate in English Turkish dictionary

klatrat

Related Terms

clathrate compound

molekülsel sıkışımla oluşmuş bileşik

clathrate compound

molekülsel sikisimla oluşmuş bileşik

English - English

Definition of clathrate in English English dictionary

a clathrate compound

of an inclusion complex in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another

having a lattice-like structure

designating or relating to a compound in which one component is physically enclosed within the crystal structure of another

Having the surface marked with raised lines resembling a lattice, as many shells

{s} shaped like a web, shaped like a lattice (Biology)

having a latticelike structure pierced with holes or windows

Shaped like a lattice; cancellate

Related Terms

clathrate compound

a substance consisting of molecules of one element or compound contained within the cage-like structure of another

gas clathrate

a gas hydrate

methane clathrate

A gas hydrate that contains methane as the guest molecule; it occurs both in deep sedimentary structures, and as outcrops on the ocean floor

Hyphenation

clath·rate

Etymology

[ 'kla-"thrAt ] (adjective.) 1906. Latin clathratus, furnished with a lattice, from clathri lattice, from Greek klEithron bar, from kleiein to close; more at CLAVICLE.