chelate
chelate · chelates · chelated · chelating
To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ringTo form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.
/ˈkiːleɪt/
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.
form a chelate, in chemistry
(transitive)To remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA).
Forms
chelates, chelating, chelated, chelatedWord family
14 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle