Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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chelate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
chelation | Yes | No | No | No |
chelate (noun) | chelation (noun) |
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a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions | the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds |
(medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning |
chelate (adjective) | chelation (adjective) |
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having or resembling chelae or claws | |
relating to or characterized by chelation |
chelate (verb) | chelation (verb) |
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form a chelate, in chemistry |