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Etymology of the English word chelate

the English word chelate
derived from the English word chela
derived from the Latin word chela
derived from the Greek word chele, χηλή
using the English suffix -ate

Date

The earliest known usage of chelate in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in English

chelation

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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