Meaning of the word chelate in English
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chelate
US /ˈkiː.leɪt/
UK /ˈkiː.leɪt/
Noun
1.
a compound in which a metal ion is bonded to a ligand by more than one bond
Example:
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The scientist studied the formation of a stable chelate.
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Many biological molecules act as chelates.
Verb
1.
form a chelate with (a metal ion)
Example:
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EDTA is used to chelate metal ions in various applications.
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The drug is designed to chelate excess iron from the body.
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