CHELATES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

having or resembling chelae or claws

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adjective

relating to or characterized by chelation

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

form a chelate, in chemistry

Synonyms

Chelate, Chelate compound