chelation

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
16
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/kiːˈleɪʃən/
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/kiːˈleɪʃən/ · /kɪˈleɪʃən/

Definition of chelation

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
  2. (countable, uncountable)The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.

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Etymology

From chelate + -ion.

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