metal-organic framework

noun

Any of several highly porous, crystalline substances having a cage structure of metal ions coordinated to organic compounds; they have an application in the bulk storage of gases such as hydrogen

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Meanings

nounmetal-organic framework (plural metal-organic frameworks)

plural metal-organic frameworks

  1. chemistryAny of several highly porous, crystalline substances having a cage structure of metal ions coordinated to organic compounds; they have an application in the bulk storage of gases such as hydrogen

    Synonyms: MOF

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny of several highly porous, crystalline substances having a cage structure of metal ions coordinated to organic compounds; they have an application in the bulk storage of gases such as hydrogen

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MOF
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