noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds wordnet
3. 3
   The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning wordnet

Etymology

From chelate + -ion.

Related phrases

chelate compoundheavy metal

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