Chelation definition

Chelation

Topics Chelation Definition

WordNet

(1) The process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds

(2) (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning

WiktionaryText

the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt
the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals