Associations to the word «Chelation»

Wiktionary

CHELATION, noun. (chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
CHELATION, noun. (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals

Dictionary definition

CHELATION, noun. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning.
CHELATION, noun. The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds.

Wise words

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