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n. the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

n. the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals

n. the process of removing a heavy metal from a solution by means of a chelate

n. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds.

n. (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning

n. the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds

"• FDA warns companies promoting products used in chelation procedures: The agency warned several companies that the substances they sell without a prescription for a procedure known as "chelation" are "unapproved drugs and devices.""

process    physical process    chemical change    chemical process    chemical action   

chelated    chelate   

rehydration    thiazolidinedione    anticoagulation    pharmacologic    cognitive-behavioral    adjunctive    mechanization    hyperbaric    radioiodine    resuscitative