clathrate
/ˈklæθreɪt/
noun
- A chemical compound in which molecules of one substance are trapped inside the crystal structure of another substance.
- The clathrate structure trapped gas molecules inside ice crystals.
- Methane clathrate is found in ocean sediments and permafrost.
- Scientists study clathrates as a potential energy source.
adjective
- Having a lattice-like structure that can trap other molecules.
- The clathrate cage held the guest molecule securely.
- Researchers synthesized a new clathrate material for gas storage.
- Clathrate compounds form under high pressure and low temperature.