1. (

• chelate ,
• chelate_compound

) a heterocyclic compound having a metal ion attached by coordinate bonds to at least two nonmetal ions ;

1. (

• chelate

) form a chelate, in chemistry ;

1. (

• chelate ,
• chelated

) relating to or characterized by chelation ;

2. (

• chelate ,

) having or resembling chelae or claws ;