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<br> | 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.<br><br> | ||
http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/Chelates/porphine.gif<br><br> | |||
This image shows a chemical compound composed of a metal ion and a chelating agent.<br> | |||
Source: http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/chemweek/Chelates/Chelates.html<br><br> |
Latest revision as of 14:52, 16 July 2007
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/chemweek/Chelates/Chelates.html