transchelation

English

Alternative forms

  • trans-chelation
  • trans chelation

Etymology

From trans- +‎ chelation.

Noun

transchelation (countable and uncountable, plural transchelations)

  1. (chemistry) A form of chelation in which one chelate group replaces another

Usage notes

  • The two alternative spellings are sometimes used to describe chelation in the trans- position (rather than ortho-).

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