Definitions

1. noun

A bidentate ligand that forms a stable chelate complex with many metal ions.

“The chemist used glyoxime to analyze the metal content of the sample.”

2. noun

A compound, often used as an analytical reagent, that chelates with certain metal ions.

“The researcher applied glyoxime to separate and identify the metal ions in the solution.”

3. noun

A type of oxime that is used as a chelating agent.

“The glyoxime was used to precipitate the metal ions from the aqueous solution.”