EDTA (ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRACETIC ACID; VERSINE)


Meaning of EDTA (ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRACETIC ACID; VERSINE) in English

A polydentate ligand that tightly complexes certain metal ions. EDTA is used as a blood preservative by complexing free calcium ion (which promotes blood clotting). EDTA's ability to bind to lead ions makes it useful as an antidote for lead poisoning.

General chemistry English glossary.      Английский глоссарий общей химии.