chelating

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chelating (not comparable)

Having the ability to undergo chelation

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A chelating agent can chemically bind with minerals and keep them from depositing on your hair. Source: Internet

Inhibitors of stone formation Normal urine contains chelating agents, such as citrate, that inhibit the nucleation, growth, and aggregation of calcium-containing crystals. Source: Internet

Coconut has phytic acid, but mainly in the form of a salt, i.e., sodium phytate, potassium phytate, etc. Phytic acid salt, aka phytate, does not have the chelating power of free phytic acid. Source: Internet

Some compounds contribute to antioxidant defense by chelating transition metals and preventing them from catalyzing the production of free radicals in the cell. Source: Internet

Other complexometric indicators are Eriochrome Black T for the titration of calcium and magnesium ions, and the chelating agent EDTA used to titrate metal ions in solution. Source: Internet

This chelating agent has a greater affinity for lead than for calcium and so the lead chelate is formed by exchange. Source: Internet

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