Word Type

Noun

The word "chelation" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

cheluviation dechelation interchelation metallochelation phytochelation transchelation

Derived From

chelate

Context

chemistry medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

chemical action chemical change chemical process physical process process

Type Of (IsA)

chemical process process

Related Terms

chelate chelated chelative

Related Terms

chelate chelate compound chelated heavy metal metal poisoning polydentate solution

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