chelate
/ˈkiːˌleɪt/
noun
- 1
A chelate compound
verb
- 1
To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring
- 2
To remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)
adjective
- 1
Having chelae, or in the form of a chela
- 2
Relating to chelation
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