Chelator

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛləˌtɔr/

Definitions of chelator

noun A substance that forms a complex with a metal ion, making it more soluble and easily excreted from the body.

Example Sentences

A1 A chelator is a type of chemical that can bind to metal ions.

A2 The scientist used a chelator to remove heavy metals from the water sample.

B1 Chelators are commonly used in medicine to treat metal poisoning.

B2 The chelator molecule forms a stable complex with the metal ion.

C1 The chelator's ability to selectively bind to specific metal ions makes it valuable in research.

C2 The development of new chelators for targeted metal ion therapy is a growing area of study in chemistry.

Examples of chelator in a Sentence

formal The chelator molecule has a high affinity for binding to metal ions.

informal The chelator helps to remove heavy metals from the body.

slang Yo, that chelator is like a magnet for metal ions.

figurative She acted as a chelator, drawing out the hidden truths from the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of chelator

• past tense: chelated
• plural: chelators
• comparative: more chelating
• superlative: most chelating
• present tense: chelates
• future tense: will chelate
• perfect tense: has chelated
• continuous tense: is chelating
• singular: chelator
• positive degree: chelator
• infinitive: to chelate
• gerund: chelating
• participle: chelating

Origin and Evolution of chelator

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'chelator' originated from the Greek word 'chele' which means 'claw' or 'talon'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'chelator' was first used in the field of chemistry to describe a compound that forms a complex with a metal ion by forming multiple coordinate bonds with the metal atom. Over time, the term has become widely used in various scientific disciplines to refer to substances that bind and remove metal ions from biological systems.