Sequestrant
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sequestrant is a noun meaning (chemistry) any compound that promotes sequestration by forming chelate compounds with metal ions; especially when used as food additives in order to prevent metal catalyzed oxidation.
Meaning
(chemistry) any compound that promotes sequestration by forming chelate compounds with metal ions; especially when used as food additives in order to prevent metal catalyzed oxidation.
Word Forms
- sequestrants
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bile, chelator, chelation, ferrochelation, chelater, chelate.
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