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Definition 2024
chelation
chelation
See also: chélation
English
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
Translations
formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
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