Chelate: Definition with Chelate Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.

Exact synonyms: Chelate Compound
Generic synonyms: Heterocycle, Heterocyclic, Heterocyclic Compound

2. Verb. Form a chelate, in chemistry.

Generic synonyms: Constitute, Form, Make
Derivative terms: Chelation, Chelation

3. Adjective. Relating to or characterized by chelation.

Exact synonyms: Chelated
Partainyms: Chelation, Chelation

4. Adjective. Having or resembling chelae or claws.

Partainyms: Chela

1. a. Same as Cheliferous.

1. to combine a metal ion with a compound [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

1. 1. To effect chelation. 2. Pertaining to chelation. 3. A complex formed through chelation. (05 Mar 2000)

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