verb
- to form a chelate complex with a metal ion by bonding through multiple points
Usage: chemistry; third person singular present or plural present
noun
- plural of chelate; chemical compounds in which a metal ion is bonded to a ligand at two or more points
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The ligand chelates the metal ion, forming a stable complex.
- EDTA chelates heavy metals in the bloodstream.
- These organic molecules chelate calcium and magnesium ions.
- The enzyme chelates iron as part of its catalytic mechanism.
- Chelates are used in water treatment to remove toxic metals.
- The compound chelates copper effectively at neutral pH.