chelation

From chelate + -ion.

• IPA^(key): /kiːˈleɪʃən/, /kɪˈleɪʃən/

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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.

• chelate
• chelated
• chelative

• ethanolic, nahcolite, netaholic