cryptand
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Cryptands act as host molecules for metal ions, binding them with high selectivity.
Definition:A compound that can accommodate or enclose another molecule or ion.
From host molecule
Example:These cavity-forming molecules, such as cryptands, are often used in molecular recognition techniques.
Definition:A chemical compound with a defined internal space that can accommodate other molecules or ions.
From cavity-forming molecule
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