chelate

Meanings

• noun

  A complex organic compound that forms when a metal ion binds to a molecule or ion containing multiple donor atoms, forming a ring or closed structure.

  - "The chelate forms a stable complex with the copper ion."
  - "The chelating agent EDTA is commonly used in water treatment to remove heavy metals."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chelate
melatene , melanene , melatenes , melanenes

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Variants

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chelate , chelates , chelatable , chelated , chelating

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'chelatus', meaning 'claw' or 'grasp'.

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Trivia

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1. The most commonly used chelating agent, EDTA, was first synthesized in 1935 by the Swedish chemist K.A. Carlsson.

2. The word 'chelator' is derived from the Greek word 'chelatus', meaning 'shielded' or 'protected'. In chemistry, chelators are used to shield or protect metal ions from reacting with other substances.

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Related Concepts

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1. chelating agent: A substance that forms a chelate with a metal ion.

2. complex ion: A metal ion bound to a ligand or a molecule containing multiple donor atoms.

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Culture

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Chelates have been used extensively in various fields such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science. They have found applications in water treatment, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and as catalysts in industrial processes.

How to Memorize "chelate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a metal ion grasping or clawing onto a molecule, forming a chelate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chelate' with 'claw' or 'grasp' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'ChelaTE = Clawing To Easily Attract Metals' to remember the definition of chelate.

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