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clathrate

clath·rate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klath-reyt]
    • /ˈklæθ reɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [klath-reyt]
    • /ˈklæθ reɪt/

Definitions of clathrate word

  • adjective clathrate resembling a net or lattice 3
  • noun clathrate a solid compound in which molecules of one substance are physically trapped in the crystal lattice of another 3
  • adjective clathrate resembling latticework; reticulated 3
  • adjective clathrate of or pertaining to a mixture in which the molecules of one substance are completely entrapped in the crystal lattice or cell-like structure of the other 3
  • adjective clathrate Biology. resembling a lattice; divided or marked like latticework. 1
  • noun clathrate Chemistry. a substance in which a molecule of one compound fills a cavity within the crystal lattice of another compound. 1

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Origin of clathrate

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin clāt(h)rātus, past participle of clāt(h)rāre to fit with bars, verbal derivative of clāt(h)ra bars, lattice < Greek, Doric equivalent of Attic klâithra, plural of klêithron bar; see clithral

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Parts of speech for Clathrate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clathrate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

clathrate usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with clathrate

  • what is clathrate?
  • what are clathrate compounds?

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