Definition that contains chela
- 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
- chelate having or resembling chelae or claws
- chelate relating to or characterized by chelation
- 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
- metallized dye acid dye in which the negative ion contains a chelated metal atom
- snapping shrimp small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae
- ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid a complex molecule used medically to chelate metal ions in cases of lead or heavy metal poisoning
- michelangelesque in the manner of Michelangelo