"cryptand" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cryptands [plural]
Etymology: crypt- + -and? Etymology templates: {{confix|en|crypt|and}} crypt- + -and Head templates: {{en-noun}} cryptand (plural cryptands)
  1. (organic chemistry) any of a class of polycyclic compounds related to the crown ethers, having three chains attached at two nitrogen atoms Wikipedia link: cryptand Categories (topical): Organic compounds

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