English Dictionary

chelation

/ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/

noun

(chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt / (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals

Chelation is a process that involves the formation of a complex between a metal ion and a chelating agent.

意味（1）

(chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

意味（2）

(medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals