chelate

/ˈkiːˌleɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A chelate compound
To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring
To remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)
Having chelae, or in the form of a chela
Relating to chelation

Etymology / origin

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Related words

chelate compound(English)bind(English)binder(English)cheliform(English)chaetiferous(English)chelicerate(English)chlamydate(English)chaetigerous(English)edta(English)ferric(English)ligand(English)sulfate(English)

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Sources

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