clathrate

Meanings

• noun

  A clathrate is a compound that forms a cage-like structure around a guest molecule, typically a gas, in its hydrate form. The host lattice is composed of small molecules, usually water, which form a cage around the guest molecule.

  - "The clathrate hydrate of methane is an important factor in the natural gas hydrates found in the ocean floor."
  - "The clathrate structure of water around carbon dioxide is crucial for carbon capture and storage technologies."

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Variants

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clathrate , clathrates

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'klathros' meaning 'basket' or 'container'

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Trivia

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1. Clathrates are also known as 'water cages'

2. The first clathrate compound to be discovered was methane hydrate in 1810.

3. Clathrates are found in various environments, including in the Arctic permafrost and deep-sea hydrothermal vents.

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1. Hydrate: A compound that forms a stable crystal lattice with water molecules.

2. Gas hydrate: A clathrate compound that forms a stable lattice with gas molecules and water.

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Clathrates have been studied extensively in the field of materials science due to their unique properties. They have potential applications in carbon capture and storage technologies, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.

How to Memorize "clathrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cage made of water molecules surrounding a guest molecule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'clathrate' with the image of a cage or container.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'clathrate' as 'cage' + 'rate'.

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