A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid. [from 17th c.]

A pupil or disciple, especially in Hinduism. [from 19th c.]

plural of chela

plural of chela

Having the ability to undergo chelation

(chemistry) A chelate compound.

(zoology) having chelae, or in the form of a chela [from 19th c.] / (chemistry) relating to chelation [from 20th c.]

(chemistry) A cyclic compound in which a metal atom is bonded to at least two other atoms.

(transitive, chemistry) to form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring / (transitive, medicine) to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)

(chemistry) the formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt / (medicine) the use of this process to remove metal ions from solution, especially to counter poisoning by heavy metals