clathrate

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.

adjective

1. resembling a net or lattice

noun

2. chem a solid compound in which molecules of one substance are physically trapped in the crystal lattice of another

adj.

1. Having a latticelike structure or appearance.
2. 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.

n.

1. A clathrate compound, such as urea.