Chelated
Adjective
A term used to describe a chemical structure formed when a metal ion is attached to a large organic molecule through two or more bonds.
The patient was treated with chelated solutions to remove heavy metals from the body.
Usage tips
Neutral
chelated metal,chelation process,chelated compounds
Adjective
Referring to nutrients, especially minerals, that are combined with chelators to improve their effectiveness and uptake in plants.
Farmers often use chelated iron to increase the growth of crops that suffer from iron deficiencies.
Usage tips
Neutral
chelated fertilizers,chelated nutrients,agricultural chelation
Adjective
A term used to describe a chemical structure formed when a metal ion is attached to a large organic molecule through two or more bonds.
The patient was treated with chelated solutions to remove heavy metals from the body.
Usage tips
Neutral
chelated metal,chelation process,chelated compounds
Adjective
Referring to nutrients, especially minerals, that are combined with chelators to improve their effectiveness and uptake in plants.
Farmers often use chelated iron to increase the growth of crops that suffer from iron deficiencies.
Usage tips
Neutral
chelated fertilizers,chelated nutrients,agricultural chelation
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used predominantly in scientific and medical fields.
Inserting this term in non-technical contexts may confuse the listener.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Cheated metals can differ in effectiveness based on the chelator used.
Understanding specific chelators can enhance comprehension.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Appropriate in academic writing or discussions.
Avoid in casual conversations unless precisely defined.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used predominantly in scientific and medical fields.
Inserting this term in non-technical contexts may confuse the listener.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Cheated metals can differ in effectiveness based on the chelator used.
Understanding specific chelators can enhance comprehension.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Appropriate in academic writing or discussions.
Avoid in casual conversations unless precisely defined.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used predominantly in scientific and medical fields.
Inserting this term in non-technical contexts may confuse the listener.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuance
Cheated metals can differ in effectiveness based on the chelator used.
Understanding specific chelators can enhance comprehension.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
Appropriate in academic writing or discussions.
Avoid in casual conversations unless precisely defined.
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