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

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