chelation

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Etymology [edit]

From chelate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

Noun [edit]

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Wikipedia chelation (uncountable)

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

Translations [edit]

formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

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