chelate adjective & noun. ['ki:leɪt] E19.
[from CHELA noun¹ + -ATE².]
A. adjective.
1. Zoology. Having two opposing claws or pincer-like structures. E19.

2. Chemistry. That is or involves a ligand which forms bonds to the same central atom at two or more points. E20.
b. noun. Chemistry. A chelate compound. M20.

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chelate verb trans. ['ki:leɪt, kɪ'leɪt] E20.
[from the adjective.]
Chemistry. Combine with in the manner of a chelate ligand.

■ che'lation noun the state or process of being chelated M20.

■ che'lator noun a chelate ligand M20.

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