English Explanatory Dictionary

chelate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.]
  2. Relating to chelation.
noun
  1. A chelate compound.
verb
  1. to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.
  2. to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA).

Pronunciation

/ˈkiːleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chelate.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-chelate.wav

Word forms

chelate more chelate most chelate chelates chelating chelated

Etymology

From chela + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Derived words

achelate chelatable chelatase chelate complex chelater chelation chelator dechelate ferrochelate metallochelate monochelate rechelate semichelate subchelate transchelate
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