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chelation

Pronunciation: /kiːˈleɪʃən/

The English word “chelation” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
  2. The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.

Etymology

From chelate + -ion.

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