DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
chelate
/'kileɪt/ · kileɪt
Chelate has 2 syllables: che · late.
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noun. A heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions.
adjective. Relating to or characterized by chelation.
verb. Form a chelate, in chemistry.
Having or resembling chelae or claws.
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