scorpionate
English
Etymology
scorpion + -ate, from the pincer-like nature of the binding.
Adjective
scorpionate (not comparable)
- (chemistry, of a ligand) Being tridentate, so as to bind to a metal in a fac manner.
Noun
scorpionate (plural scorpionates)
- (chemistry) A ligand of this kind.
Anagrams
- actinospore