chelation

che·la·tion

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Definitions of chelation word

noun chelation the process by which a chelate is formed 3
noun chelation the process by which trace elements in an animal's feed are bonded to amino acids, ensuring their absorption into the animal's body 3
noun chelation the chemical removal of metallic ions in a mineral or rock by weathering 3
noun chelation Chemistry. the process of chelating. 1
noun chelation Medicine/Medical. a method of removing certain heavy metals from the bloodstream, used especially in treating lead or mercury poisoning. a controversial treatment for arteriosclerosis that attempts to remove calcium deposits from the inner walls of the coronary arteries. 1
noun chelation (chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt. 1

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

First recorded in 1930-35; chelate + -ion

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