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Ligands
noun
Word Frequency:
1.6
Definitions
1.
noun
An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.
2.
noun
A letter that orthography requires to be ligated with one or more other letters.
Synonyms
multidentate
polydentate
effectors
chelators
chelating agents
agonists
adducts
substrates
cofactors
carriers
receptors
ligates
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