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This image shows a chemical compound composed of a metal ion and a chelating agent.<br> | |||
This image shows a chemical compound composed of a metal ion and a chelating agent<br><br> | Source: http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu<br><br> | ||
Revision as of 13:36, 7 June 2006
1. A chemical formulation in which a metal atom (very often a micronutrient such as iron) is bound with an organic component to improve the overall uptake of the micronutrient.
This image shows a chemical compound composed of a metal ion and a chelating agent.
Source: http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu