What does chelation mean?
The process of binding to and removing a metal ion from a solution, often used in medicine to treat heavy metal poisoning. A chemical reaction in which a ligand binds to a metal ion, forming a stable complex.
Example
"The doctor used chelation therapy to remove the lead from the patient's bloodstream."
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