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chelate

Pronunciation:  'keeleyt

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Matching Terms:  chelate compound, chelated, chelation, chelator

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
  2. [adj]  having or resembling chelae or claws
  3. [adj]  relating to or characterized by chelation
  4. [v]  form a chelate, in chemistry
 
 Synonyms: chelate compound, chelated
 
 See Also: chemical compound, compound, constitute, form, make

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Che"late\, a. (Zo["o]l.)
Same as {Cheliferous}.

 

 

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