Chelate

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkiːˌleɪt/

Origin

From chela + -ate.

Full definition of chelate

Adjective

1. (zoology) having chelae, or in the form of a chela

Noun

1. (chemistry) a chelate compound

Derived terms

• chelate complex

Verb

1. (transitive, chemistry) to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring
2. (transitive, medicine) to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)

Derived terms

• chelation