Chelating-agent Definition

noun

(chemistry) Any compound that reacts with a metal ion to produce a chelate.

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Noun

Singular:
chelating-agent
Plural:
chelating agents

Chelating-agent Sentence Examples

  • A chelating agent specific to the metal involved is given orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously.

  • The chelating agent encircles and binds to the metal in the body's tissues, forming a complex; that complex is then released from the tissue to travel in the bloodstream.

  • Edetate calcium disodium-A chemical chelating agent used to remove excess lead from the body.

  • Succimer-A chelating agent that is used to remove excess lead from the body.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHE

Words Ending With

TNTENT

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chelating-agent

Words Starting With C and Ending With T

Starts With C & Ends With TStarts With CH & Ends With TStarts With C & Ends With NT

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15 Letter Words15 Letter Words Starting With C15 Letter Words Ending With T