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 | ||