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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras