chelation

== English == === Etymology === From chelate + -ion. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kiːˈleɪʃən/, /kɪˈleɪʃən/ === Noun === chelation (countable and uncountable, plural chelations) (chemistry) The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt. (medicine) The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== chelate chelated chelative ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === ethanolic, nahcolite, netaholic