Chelates

/ˈkeɪleɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural noun; chemical compounds where a metal ion is bonded at multiple points to an organic molecule.

Etymology

Plural of 'chelate,' following standard English noun pluralization. From Greek 'chele' (claw).

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In environmental cleanup, scientists use chelates to extract heavy metals from contaminated soil—it's like hiring molecular crabs to claw away the poisons!

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