EDTA

noun

ˌē-(ˌ)dē-(ˌ)tē-ˈā How to pronounce EDTA (audio)

: a white crystalline acid C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ that is widely used as a chelating and sequestering (see sequester entry 1 sense 3) agent especially to inhibit the reactivity of metal ions

Note: In addition to industrial and scientific applications, EDTA is used as a food additive to preserve foods and inhibit discoloration. It is also used in medicine especially in chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning. EDTA is typically used in the form of a salt (such as the disodium salt C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₈Na₂·2H₂O or the calcium disodium salt C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈Na₂·3H₂O).

Word History

Etymology

ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

单词	EDTA
释义	EDTA noun ˌē-(ˌ)dē-(ˌ)tē-ˈā : a white crystalline acid C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ that is widely used as a chelating and sequestering (see sequester entry 1 sense 3) agent especially to inhibit the reactivity of metal ions Note: In addition to industrial and scientific applications, EDTA is used as a food additive to preserve foods and inhibit discoloration. It is also used in medicine especially in chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning. EDTA is typically used in the form of a salt (such as the disodium salt C₁₀H₁₄N₂O₈Na₂·2H₂O or the calcium disodium salt C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈Na₂·3H₂O). Word History Etymology ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid First Known Use 1951, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition EDTA noun ˌē-ˌdē-ˌtē-ˈā : a white crystalline acid C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈ used in medicine as an anticoagulant and as a chelator in the treatment of lead poisoning called also ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
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EDTA

noun

Word History

Medical Definition

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