chelate

1 of 3

adjective

che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt How to pronounce chelate (audio)

also ˈchē-

: resembling or having chelae

[from the pincerlike way in which the metal ion is held] : of, relating to, or being a chelate

chelate

2 of 3

verb

chelated; chelating

transitive verb

: to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring

intransitive verb

: to react so as to form a chelate ring

chelatable

ˈkē-ˌlā-tə-bəl How to pronounce chelate (audio)

also ˈchē-

adjective

chelate

3 of 3

noun

: a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The tree's foliage can be sprayed with chelated iron to help green it up in the short term, but this is not a long-term solution.

Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018

Noun

Your Longevity Blueprint Magnesium Chelate is a magnesium supplement that provides magnesium chelate, which is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Magnesium chelate has been shown to be absorbed better than other forms of magnesium.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Yellowed leaves with green veins is called chlorosis; applying fertilizer containing iron chelate according to label instructions can help correct the problem.

Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020

Medical Definition

chelate 1 of 3

adjective

che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt How to pronounce chelate (audio)

: of, relating to, or having the ring structure typical of a chelate

chelate

2 of 3

verb

chelated; chelating

transitive verb

: to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring

intransitive verb

: to react so as to form a chelate ring

chelate

3 of 3

noun

: a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds

单词	chelate
释义	chelate 1 of 3 adjective che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt also ˈchē- 1 : resembling or having chelae 2 [from the pincerlike way in which the metal ion is held] : of, relating to, or being a chelate chelate 2 of 3 verb chelated; chelating transitive verb : to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring intransitive verb : to react so as to form a chelate ring chelatable ˈkē-ˌlā-tə-bəl also ˈchē- adjective chelate 3 of 3 noun : a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Verb The tree's foliage can be sprayed with chelated iron to help green it up in the short term, but this is not a long-term solution. Tim Johnson, chicagotribune.com, 3 Apr. 2018 Noun Your Longevity Blueprint Magnesium Chelate is a magnesium supplement that provides magnesium chelate, which is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Magnesium chelate has been shown to be absorbed better than other forms of magnesium. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022 Yellowed leaves with green veins is called chlorosis; applying fertilizer containing iron chelate according to label instructions can help correct the problem. Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2020 Word History First Known Use Adjective 1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1922, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun 1943, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition chelate 1 of 3 adjective che·late ˈkē-ˌlāt : of, relating to, or having the ring structure typical of a chelate chelate 2 of 3 verb chelated; chelating transitive verb : to combine with (a metal) so as to form a chelate ring intransitive verb : to react so as to form a chelate ring chelate 3 of 3 noun : a compound having a ring structure that usually contains a metal ion held by coordinate bonds
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chelate

adjective

verb

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Medical Definition

adjective

verb

noun