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chelation
The reaction between a metallic ion and a complexing agent, generally organic, with the formation of a ring structure and the effective removal of the metallic ion from the system. It is significant in chemical weathering.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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