chelation

chelation

See also: chélation

English

Etymology

From chelate +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

Noun

chelation (countable and uncountable, plural chelations)

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

Derived terms

• metallochelation
• transchelation

Related terms

• chelate
• chelated

Translations

formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

Catalan: quelació f Italian: chelazione (it) f

Spanish: quelación f

Anagrams

• ethanolic, nahcolite, netaholic