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chelate

/'kileɪt/

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noun
a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
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chelate compound

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heterocycle heterocyclic heterocyclic compound
adjective
relating to or characterized by chelation
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chelated
verb
form a chelate, in chemistry
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constitute form make
having or resembling chelae or claws
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