subchela

/sʌbˈtʃɛlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of iron-binding protein, specifically a protein that binds to iron, forming a stable complex.

“The subchela found in the plant’s roots helped it absorb the iron it needed for photosynthesis.”

Synonyms

  • chelatin
  • chelator

Antonyms

  • oxidizer