Chelate

[ki:leit]

(noun.) a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.

(verb.) form a chelate, in chemistry.

(adj.) having or resembling chelae or claws .

(adj.) relating to or characterized by chelation .

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(a.) Same as Cheliferous.

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