chelate
1 of 3adjective
che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt 
also ˈchē-
1
: resembling or having chelae
2
[from the pincerlike way in which the metal ion is held] : of, relating to, or being a chelate
chelate
2 of 3verb
chelated; chelating
transitive verb
: to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring
intransitive verb
: to react so as to form a chelate ring
chelatable
ˈkē-ˌlā-tə-bəl
adjective also ˈchē-
chelate
3 of 3noun
: a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds
Example Sentences
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Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018 The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Magnesium chelate has been shown to be absorbed better than other forms of magnesium. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Yellowed leaves with green veins is called chlorosis; applying fertilizer containing iron chelate according to label instructions can help correct the problem. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020
Verb
The tree's foliage can be sprayed with chelated iron to help green it up in the short term, but this is not a long-term solution. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018 Noun
Your Longevity Blueprint Magnesium Chelate is a magnesium supplement that provides magnesium chelate, which is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Magnesium chelate has been shown to be absorbed better than other forms of magnesium. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Yellowed leaves with green veins is called chlorosis; applying fertilizer containing iron chelate according to label instructions can help correct the problem. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020 Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1922, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Noun
1943, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
chelate 1 of 3
adjective
che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt
: of, relating to, or having the ring structure typical of a chelate
chelate
2 of 3verb
chelated; chelating
transitive verb
: to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring
intransitive verb
: to react so as to form a chelate ring
chelate
3 of 3noun
: a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds