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Definition of Chelate compound
1. Noun. A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.
Exact synonyms: Chelate
Generic synonyms: Heterocycle, Heterocyclic, Heterocyclic Compound
Derivative terms: Chelate
Generic synonyms: Heterocycle, Heterocyclic, Heterocyclic Compound
Derivative terms: Chelate
Definition of Chelate compound
1. Noun. (chemistry) a cyclic compound in which a metal atom is bonded to at least two other atoms ¹
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