Associations to the word «Bidentate»

Wiktionary

BIDENTATE, adjective. (botany) Having tooth-like projections that are themselves dentate.
BIDENTATE, adjective. (chemistry) Of a ligand, forming two separate chemical bonds to a coordinating metal ion.

Dictionary definition

BIDENTATE, adjective. Having toothlike projections that are themselves toothed.

Wise words

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