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chelating agent

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chelating agent [′ke‚lād·iŋ ‚ā·jənt]
(organic chemistry)
An organic compound in which atoms form more than one coordinate bond with metals in solution.


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Tokyo, Japan, May 19, 2006 - (JCN) - Ako Kasei announced on May 18 that it will launch TORU, a proprietary functional soft drink containing several chelating agents, on June 2.
The researchers originally set out to determine whether treatment with the oral chelating agent succimer would improve lead-exposed children's scores on behavioral and cognitive tests.
Additionally, many practitioners and parents point to Europe's long track record with chelating agents to further reassure parents of chelation's safety when used correctly.
 
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