Ligand meaning

līgənd, lĭgənd

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An ion, molecule, or molecular group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

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An atom, group, ion, radical, or molecule which forms a coordination complex with a central atom or ion.

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An ion, molecule, or molecular group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

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(chemistry) An ion, molecule, or functional group that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex.

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Origin of ligand

From Latin ligandus gerundive of ligāre to bind ligate

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin ligandus, gerundive of ligare "˜to bind'.

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