cryptand
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The cryptand has a specific cavity that can fit certain metal ions.
Definition:An empty space within a body or an object.
From cavity
Example:Cryptands are complex molecules designed to bind specific metal ions.
Definition:The simplest unit of a chemical compound that can exist on its own and still retain the chemical composition and properties of that compound.
From molecule
Example:Cryptands are often used in coordination chemistry to selectively bind metal ions.
Definition:An atom or group of atoms that is electrically charged and can form part of a molecule.
From metal ion
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