Definition of Chelating

1. Adjective. Having the ability to undergo chelation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Chelating

1. chelate [v] - See also: chelate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chelating

chekhovichite
chekist
chekists
chela
chelae
chelandion
chelas
chelaship
chelaships
chelatable
chelate
chelate complex
chelate compound
chelated
chelates
chelating (current term)
chelating agent
chelating agents
chelation
chelation therapy
chelations
chelatometric
chelator
chelators
chelerythrine
cheletropic
chelicera
chelicerae
cheliceral
chelicerate

Literary usage of Chelating

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housingby David E. Jacobs by David E. Jacobs (1996)
"Prophylactic chelation means giving chelating drugs to someone to try and prevent lead ... chelating drugs will not protect anyone from lead poisoning. ..."

2. Design, Operation and Training Manual for an Intensive Culture Shrimp Hatchery by Granvil D. Treece, Joe M. Fox (1999)
"EDTA has been proven to improve survival of crustacean larvae exposed to heavy metals by chelating free ions and thus reducing their concentration. ..."

3. RREL Hazardous Waste Research Symposium: Abstract Proceedings, 19th Annual (1993)
"The slurry is then pumped into a screw type tubular reactor where it comes into contact with metals chelating agents that have an affinity for attracting ..."

4. Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children (1993)
"Efficacy of chelating Agents The benefits of chelation therapy in symptomatic ... Prompt intervention with chelating agents prevents progression to ..."

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