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Etymology
Gr. χηλή, claw
Noun
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#chemistry the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

1. the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals

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Italian: chelazione f
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• 2007-12-06 11:38 - SemperBlotto - translation

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