ligand noun. ['lɪg(ǝ)nd] M20.
[from Latin ligandus gerundive of ligare bind: see -AND.]
Chemistry. A molecule, ion, atom, etc., (capable of) forming a coordination complex with a central (usu. a metal) atom.

Comb.:
ligand field the electrostatic field produced by the ligands in the vicinity of the central atom.

■ ligancy noun = COORDINATION number (a) M20.

■ liganded adjective bound to a ligand or ligands M20.

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