adjective
Definition: Describing a structure that has a lattice-like appearance or is formed by enclosing molecules within the crystal structure of another substance.
Example: The clathrate structure of the material allows it to trap gas molecules effectively.
noun
Definition: A type of chemical compound in which molecules of one substance are trapped within the structure of another substance, often forming a cage-like structure.
Example: The researchers studied the properties of a clathrate formed with water and gas molecules.