chelation

About 0.29 uses per million words.

Meaning

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

Similar words

proteolysis bind chelating agent chelate complex chelate compound ferrochelation chelater dechelation interchelation complexation

Often followed by

therapy of with and is in by treatment or

Word family

chelations