plural of clathrate

(biology) Having a lattice-like structure. / (chemistry) Of an inclusion complex: in which molecules of one compound are enclosed within the crystal structure of another.

(chemistry) A clathrate compound.

plural of methane clathrate

plural of gas 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.

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

a gas hydrate

plural of clathrate compound