chelation
noun/kiːˈleɪʃən/ · /kɪˈleɪʃən/
Etymology From chelate + -ion.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt.
2
Medicine, Sciences The use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals.
- Derived terms
- cheluviation, dechelation, interchelation, metallochelation, phytochelation, transchelation