| Pronunciation: | | kee'leyshun
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- [n] the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds
- [n] (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
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CHELATION is a 9 letter word that starts with C. |
| | See Also: | | chemical action, chemical change, chemical process, process |
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| | Definition: | | A chelator is an organic chemical that bonds with and removes free metal ions from solutions. Chelating agents are sometimes used to treat people suffering from metal poisoning. |
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