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Chelating

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense: (Chemistry) To form a complex or stable compound by combining a metal ion with a chelating agent.

Usage:

• She used the chelating agent to chelate the metal ion and form a stable compound.
• The scientist is studying the process of chelating various metals.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Having the ability to form stable coordination compounds with metal ions.

Usage:

• The chelating ligand demonstrated a strong affinity for the metal ion.
• The chelating property of the compound makes it suitable for various applications in industrial processes.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: (Medicine) A substance that forms a complex with a metal ion in order to facilitate its removal from the body or neutralize its toxic effects.

Usage:

• Chelating agents are commonly used in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning.
• The doctor prescribed a chelating drug to help eliminate the excess metal ions from the patient's system.

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