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chelating

/ˈkiːleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈtʃiːleɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
adjective
Having the ability to undergo chelation

Examples :

"EDTA is a chelating agent commonly used in soaps to bind to metal ions. "
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Illustration ability

ability noun

/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

Suitableness.

"The student's ability to concentrate in noisy environments was crucial for success in the class. "

Illustration metal

metal noun

/ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩]

(heading) Chemical elements or alloys, and the mines where their ores come from.

"The mining company explored for metal ores in the remote mountain ranges. "

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soaps noun

/soʊps/

A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.

"I bought new soaps for the bathroom so everyone can wash their hands. "

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having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration bind

bind noun

/baɪnd/

That which binds or ties.

"The rope was the bind that held the tent together. "

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to adverb

/tʉː/ /tuː/ /tu/

Toward a closed, touching or engaging position.

"Please push the door to."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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undergo verb

/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The train slowly underwent the tunnel. "

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

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agent noun

/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

One who exerts power, or has the power to act

"The travel agent has the power to book flights and hotels for us. "

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used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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ions noun

/ˈaɪənz/ /ˈaɪɑnz/

An atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge, such as the sodium and chlorine atoms in a salt solution.

"Example Sentence: "When you dissolve salt in water, it breaks down into sodium and chloride ions, which allow the water to conduct electricity." "