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cavitand

n. (context chemistry English) any of several classes of macrocycle that have a shape containing a cavity in which a guest molecule or ion may fit

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Cavitand

A cavitand is a container shaped molecule. The cavity of the cavitand allows it to engage in host-guest chemistry with guest molecules of a complementary shape and size. Examples include cyclodextrins, calixarenes, pillararenes and cucurbiturils.