Definition of chelates

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • chelates is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • chelates is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • chelates is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of chelates


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

    Synonyms

    1. chelate compound
  • relating to or characterized by chelation (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. chelated
  • form a chelate, in chemistry (verb)
  • having or resembling chelae or claws ()

See definition of chelates in Merriam Webster