chelation
See also: chélation
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chelation (countable and uncountable, plural chelations)
- (chemistry) The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
- (medicine) The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.
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[edit]formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
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