(chemistry, of a metal atom) bound with one or more chelates

Alternative form of chelator

plural of chelation

Suitable for chelation.

(chemistry) Any compound that reacts with a metal ion to produce a chelate.

plural of chelating agent

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

(chemistry) a complex where a metal ion is bound to two or more atoms of the chelant

(pharmacy) A chemical chelator that: 1) secures a metal ion (often radioactive) and 2) forms a linkage (bond) between the complex and the targeting vector (e.g. a tumour targeting protein).

plural of chelate complex