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Chelation
Noun
Word Frequency:
0.3
Definitions
1.
Noun
The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
2.
Noun
The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.
Synonyms
proteolysis
bind
chelating agent
chelate complex
chelate compound
ferrochelation
chelater
dechelation
interchelation
complexation
clathrochelate
complexing
Rhymes With
delation
prelation
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