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Meaning of chelate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chelate

Pronunciation:/ˈkiːˌleɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A chelate compound

verb

Definitions

  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

Definitions

  1. Having chelae, or in the form of a chela

  2. Relating to chelation

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chelate

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