bidentate adjective. [bʌɪ'dɛnteɪt] E19.
[from BI- + -DENTATE.]
1. Zoology. Having two teeth or toothlike projections. E19.

2. Chemistry. Of a ligand: forming two bonds, usu. with the same central atom. Of a molecule or complex: formed by such a ligand. M20.

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