che·late (k  l t )adj. Zoology Having chelae or resembling a chela. n. Chemistry A chemical compound in the form of a heterocyclic ring, containing a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions. tr.v. che·lat·ed, che·lat·ing, che·lates 1. Chemistry To combine (a metal ion) with a chemical compound to form a ring. 2. Medicine To remove (a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury) from the bloodstream by means of a chelate, such as EDTA. che lat·a·ble adj.che·la tion n.che lator n. |
chelate [ˈkiːleɪt]
n
(Chemistry) Chem a coordination compound in which a metal atom or ion is bound to a ligand at two or more points on the ligand, so as to form a heterocyclic ring containing a metal atom
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology of or possessing chelae
2. (Chemistry) Chem of or denoting a chelate
vb
(Chemistry) (intr) Chem to form a chelate
[from chela1]
chelation n
| chelate (klt) A chemical compound in the form of a ring that contains a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions. Many commercial dyes as well as important biological substances, such as chlorophyll and the heme of hemoglobin, are chelates. |
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| Noun | 1. | chelate - a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions |
| Verb | 1. | chelate - form a chelate, in chemistry form, constitute, make - to compose or represent:"This wall forms the background of the stage setting"; "The branches made a roof"; "This makes a fine introduction" |
| Adj. | 1. | chelate - relating to or characterized by chelation |
| 2. | chelate - having or resembling chelae or claws |
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