chelation

See also: chélation

English

Etymology

From chelate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

Noun

chelation (countable and uncountable, plural chelations)

(chemistry) The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
(medicine) The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.

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Translations

formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

Catalan: quelació f
Czech: chelatace f
French: chélation (fr) f
Italian: chelazione (it) f
Portuguese: quelação (pt) f
Spanish: quelación f

Anagrams

ethanolic, nahcolite, netaholic

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