chelatisierend

chelating

Word details

German meaning
Die Fähigkeit besitzend, Chelate zu bilden, d.h. Metallionen an organische Moleküle zu binden.
English meaning
Chelating
Synonym
komplexbildend
German example
Chelatisierende Substanzen werden zur Entgiftung eingesetzt.
English example
Chelating substances are used for detoxification.

Example sentences with “chelatisierend”

  1. Ein chelatisierendes Mittel bindet Metallionen. (A chelating agent binds metal ions.)

Frequently asked questions

What does chelating mean?

In chemistry, it refers to the process where a molecule binds to a metal ion to form a stable structure.