Definitions

1. verb

to form a compound in which a metal or metalloid is linked to the central metal of a complex by a bridging ligand, especially an anionic ligand.

“The chemist found it challenging to subchelate the complex ions in the reaction.”

2. noun

a compound that is formed by the subchelation of a metal or metalloid.

“The researcher studied the properties of subchelates in the new compound.”

3. noun

a metal or metalloid that is linked to the central metal of a complex by a bridging ligand, especially an anionic ligand.

“The subchelate was isolated and characterized in the laboratory.”