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chelating agent
noun
, Chemistry.
- a ligand that forms chelates.
chelating agent
noun
- a chemical compound that coordinates with a metal to form a chelate, often used to trap or remove heavy metal ions
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As I understand it, then,” said Major Grodski, “the antidote for the … uh … chelating agent is magnesium?
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