complexone

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noun

A substance that aids in forming coordination complexes, especially a potent chelating ligand such as EDTA, EGTA, or iminodiacetic acid.

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Meanings

nouncomplexone (plural complexones)

plural complexones

  1. chemistryA substance that aids in forming coordination complexes, especially a potent chelating ligand such as EDTA, EGTA, or iminodiacetic acid.

Origin

From complex + -one.

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APA

complexone. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/complexone

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “complexone,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/complexone.

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