chelation

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

Noun

chelation

1. (chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
2. (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals

Related terms

• chelate
• chelated

Translations

• Italian: chelazione
• Spanish: quelación

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