Chelation

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

Origin

From chelate + -ion.

Noun

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

Related terms

• chelate
• chelated

Anagrams

• ethanolic
• nahcolite