Definition of "chelate" in İngilizce

adjective

1. (zoology) Having chelae, or in the form of a chela.[from 19th c.]

2. (chemistry) Relating to chelation. [from 20th c.]

noun

1. (chemistry) A chelate compound.

verb

1. (transitive, chemistry) to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring.

2. (transitive, medicine) to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA).