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nouna heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
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adjectiverelating to or characterized by chelation
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verbform a chelate, in chemistrytype of:
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having or resembling chelae or claws
Definition that contains chelate
- sequestration the action of forming a chelate or other stable compound with an ion or atom or molecule so that it is no longer available for reactions
- chelate form a chelate, in chemistry
- edta a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
- chelation (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
- ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
- metallized dye acid dye in which the negative ion contains a chelated metal atom