ALL meanings of chelation
che·la·tion
C c - 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
- noun chelation (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals. 0