Sekirov Dictionary

chelate

/ˈkiːleɪt/

adjective2

  1. Relating to chelation.
  2. Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.]

verb2

  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).

noun1

  1. A chelate compound.
forms

chelated · chelating · chelates · more chelate · most chelate

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