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Chelate

Chelate Meaning & Definition
Chelate Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chelate?

[n] a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
[adj] having or resembling chelae or claws
[adj] relating to or characterized by chelation
[v] form a chelate, in chemistry

Synonyms | Synonyms for Chelate: chelate compound | chelated

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chelate:

See Also | chemical compound | compound | constitute | form | make

Chelate In Webster's Dictionary

\Che"late\, a. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Cheliferous}.

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