adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having only two teeth. not-comparable
2. 2
   Having tooth-like projections that are themselves dentate. not-comparable
3. 3
   Of a ligand, forming two separate chemical bonds to a coordinating metal ion. not-comparable, physical

Adjective

1. 1
   having toothlike projections that are themselves toothed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bidentalrough

Etymology

From bi- + dentate.

Related phrases

bidentate ligand

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