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chelator
che·late C0268900 (kē′lāt′)adj. Zoology Having chelae or resembling a chela.n. Chemistry A chemical compound in the form of a heterocyclic ring, containing a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.tr.v. che·lat·ed, che·lat·ing, che·lates 1. Chemistry To combine (a metal ion) with a chemical compound to form a ring.2. Medicine To remove (a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury) from the bloodstream by means of a chelate, such as EDTA. che′lat·a·ble adj.che·la′tion n.che′la′tor n.chelator (kiːˈleɪtə) nan organic chemical that bonds with metal ions and produces a chelate compoundTranslationsEncyclopediaSeechelatechelator
chelator A chemical–eg, EDTA that binds metal ions from solutions. See Chelation therapy. |