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. |
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| Adj. | 1. | chelated - relating to or characterized by chelation |
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