complexantn.
/kɒmˈplɛksənt/ Chemistry.
A substance which readily forms complexes with an ion or molecule (usually one of a specified kind).
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1969 Acta Chim. Acad. Sci. Hungaricae 62 244 As eluent chloride and as complexant nickel (II) ions were chosen.
1972 Soil Sci. 114 416/2 A general method for calculating the maximum complexing ability of water-soluble complexants forming anionic or zero-charge metal complexes is discussed.
1977 Analyt. Biochem. 82 167 Calex ranks among the strongest calcium complexants known to date, at least in the physiological pH range of 5–8.
1987 Sci. Amer. Sept. 61/1 The complexant and the alkali metal are placed in separate containers under high vacuum.
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