Chelate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkiːleɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Chelate is an adjective meaning (zoology) Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.].
Meaning
(zoology) Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.].
More Meanings
- (chemistry) Relating to chelation. [from 20th c.]
- (chemistry) A chelate compound.
- (transitive, chemistry) to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.
- (transitive, medicine) to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA).
Example Sentences
In the early 1960s, a study was conducted in which gestating rats were given diets containing the same mineral content of mineral salts or amino acid chelates.
Word Forms
- chelates
- chelating
- chelated
Synonyms for chelate
Depending on context, synonyms include chelated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bind, binder, cheliform, chaetiferous, chelicerate, chlamydate.
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