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Chelate

/ˈkiːˌleɪt/

A chelate compound

📖 Definitions of "Chelate"

noun
  1. 1

    A chelate compound

verb
  1. 1

    To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring

  2. 2

    To remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)

adjective
  1. 1

    Having chelae, or in the form of a chela

  2. 2

    Relating to chelation

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