Associations to the word «Chelate»

Wiktionary

CHELATE, adjective. (zoology) having chelae, or in the form of a chela
CHELATE, noun. (chemistry) a chelate compound
CHELATE, verb. (transitive) (chemistry) to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring
CHELATE, verb. (transitive) (medicine) to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)
CHELATE COMPLEX, noun. (chemistry) a complex where a metal ion is bound to two or more atoms of the chelant
CHELATE COMPOUND, noun. (chemistry) a cyclic compound in which a metal atom is bonded to at least two other atoms

Dictionary definition

CHELATE, noun. A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.
CHELATE, verb. Form a chelate, in chemistry.
CHELATE, adjective. Relating to or characterized by chelation.
CHELATE, adjective. Having or resembling chelae or claws.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
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