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"Chelate" Definition

noun

Chemistry A chemical compound in the form of a heterocyclic ring, containing a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.
A compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds.

verb-transitive

Chemistry To combine (a metal ion) with a chemical compound to form a ring.
Medicine To remove (a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury) from the bloodstream by means of a chelate, such as EDTA.

adjective

Zoology Having chelae or resembling a chela.
Resembling or having .
Of, relating to, or being a chelate.

verb

To combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring.
To react so as to form a chelate ring.

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