transchelation

English

Alternative forms

• trans-chelation
• trans chelation

Etymology

trans- +‎ chelation

Noun

transchelation (countable and uncountable, plural transchelations)

1. (chemistry) A form of chelation in which one chelate group replaces another

Usage notes

• The two alternative spellings are sometimes used to describe chelation in the trans- position (rather than ortho-).

Related terms

• transchelate

Anagrams

• enclathrations, nontheatricals