Definition of "chelates" []

• Plural form of chelate. (noun)

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• "Chelation is a biological process where organisms produce organic substances, known as chelates, that have the ability to decompose minerals and rocks by the removal of metallic cations."
• "Water treatment chemicals such as chelates, polymers and phosphates (residual with and without polymer) can minimize iron depos - its."
• "This happens when calcium, magne­ boiler water treatment products such as chelates, sium and silica, common in most water supplies, polymers, and / or phosphates."