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(verb) form a chelate, in chemistry |
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Related Words: constitute, form, make |
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| 2. |
(adjective) having or resembling chelae or claws |
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| 3. |
(adjective) relating to or characterized by chelation |
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Synonyms: chelated |
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(noun) a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions |
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Synonyms: chelate compound |
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Related Words: chemical compound, compound |
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