chelate (adj.)

  1. relating to or characterized by chelation

    [ Syn: chelated ]

  2. having or resembling chelae or claws

    chelate (n.)

  1. a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions

    [ Syn: chelate compound ]

    chelate (v.)

  1. form a chelate, in chemistry

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