| English adjective: chelate | |||
| 1. | chelate relating to or characterized by chelation | ||
| Synonyms | chelated | ||
| 2. | chelate having or resembling chelae or claws | ||
| English noun: chelate | |||
| 1. | chelate (substance) a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions | ||
| Synonyms | chelate compound | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | heterocycle, heterocyclic, heterocyclic compound | ||
| English verb: chelate | |||
| 1. | chelate (stative) form a chelate, in chemistry | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | constitute, form, make | ||