chelation

noun

che·​la·​tion kē-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce chelation (audio)
 also  chē-
1
: the process of chelating or the quality or state of being chelated
2
: chelation therapy

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Believing in a vaccine-autism link, parents access an ever-expanding market of questionable products that claim to mitigate autistic symptoms—specialized diets, supplements, and riskier treatments, like chelation and parasite therapy. — Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024 In some cases, chelation can cause organ damage and other severe side effects. — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024

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1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of chelation was in 1932

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chelation

noun
che·​la·​tion kē-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce chelation (audio)
1
: the process of chelating or the quality or state of being chelated
2
: chelation therapy

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