Chelate (Verb)
Meaning
Form a chelate, in chemistry.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The EDTA molecule can chelate with metal ions such as lead and mercury in the bloodstream.
- By forming two or more bonds to the same metal ion, an oxalate ion can chelate the metal.
- Organic compounds like citrate can chelate certain metal ions in the soil to make them more available for plant absorption.
- Catechol is a ligand that can chelate metals like copper and iron in some enzymes.
- Chelating agents are used to chelate toxic heavy metals in the body, making them easier to excrete.