A chemical complexing (forming or joining together) of metallic cations (such as copper) with certain organic compounds, such as EDTA (ethylene diamine tetracetic acid). Chelation is used to prevent the precipitation of metals (copper). Also see sequestration.
CHELATION (KEY-LAY-SHUN)
Meaning of CHELATION (KEY-LAY-SHUN) in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012