chelatable

/tʃɪˈleɪtəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being chelated; able to form a chelate compound

“The transition metal ions are chelatable in aqueous solutions.”

2. noun

a compound capable of chelation

“The chelatable agent was used to extract heavy metals from the soil.”

Synonyms

  • chelant
  • chelator

Antonyms

  • nonchelatable
  • nonchelator