Associations to the word «Chelation»
Wiktionary
CHELATION, noun. (chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
CHELATION, noun. (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals
Dictionary definition
CHELATION, noun. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning.
CHELATION, noun. The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds.
Wise words
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