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May 25, 2012
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Synonyms for chelation

Noun

1. chelation, process
usage: (medicine) the process of removing a heavy metal from the bloodstream by means of a chelate as in treating lead or mercury poisoning
2. chelation, chemical process, chemical change, chemical action
usage: the process of forming a ring by forming one or more hydrogen bonds
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