chelate

adj. having a chela (claw); of a chelate compound (Chemistry)

n. (Chemistry) compound composed of and organic ring and metallic ions (such as hemoglobin in the blood, chlorophyll in plants, etc.)

Chelation (from Greek χηλή, chelè, meaning claw; pronounced ) is the binding or complexation of a bi- or multidentate ligand. These ligands, which are often organic compounds, are called chelants, chelators, chelating agents, or sequestering agent. The ligand forms a chelate complex with the substrate. The term is reserved for complexes in which the metal ion is bound to two or more atoms of the chelating agent, although the bonds may be any combination of coordination or ionic bonds.
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Noun
1. a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions
(synonym) chelate compound
(hypernym) heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle
Verb
1. form a chelate, in chemistry
(hypernym) form, constitute, make
(derivation) chelation
Adjective
1. relating to or characterized by chelation
(synonym) chelated
(pertainym) chelation
2. having or resembling chelae or claws
(pertainym) claw, chela, nipper, pincer

adj. chelate, having a chela; of a chelate compound (Chemistry)

(a.)
Same as Cheliferous.