transchelation

== English == === Alternative forms === trans-chelation trans chelation === Etymology === From trans- +‎ chelation. === Noun === transchelation (countable and uncountable, plural transchelations) (chemistry) A form of chelation in which one chelate group replaces another ==== Usage notes ==== The two alternative spellings are sometimes used to describe chelation in the trans- position (rather than ortho-). ==== Related terms ==== transchelate === Anagrams === enclathrations, nontheatricals