Synonyms for chelate

Noun

1. chelate, chelate compound, heterocyclic compound, heterocyclic, heterocycle

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

Verb

1. chelate, form, constitute, make

usage: form a chelate, in chemistry

Adjective

1. chelate, chelated

usage: relating to or characterized by chelation

2. chelate

usage: having or resembling chelae or claws