Ligand
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɪɡ.ənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ligand is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry) A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially:.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry) A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially:.
More Meanings
- (typography) A letter that orthography requires or allows to be ligated with one or more other letters to form a ligature, such as a in æ or o in œ.
Word Forms
- ligands
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bidentate, multidentate, gated, chelator, complexant, complexer.
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