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The word "chelator" is correct and can be used in written English. It refers to a substance or molecule that can bind to a metal ion, forming a complex that is stable in solution. This process is known as chelation. Example: The doctor prescribed a chelator to remove excess iron from the patient's bloodstream.
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chelator
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A chelating agent
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Compounds in tea called tannins can act as chelators, binding to minerals and inhibiting the body's ability to absorb them.
The bacteria behaved normally when grown in the presence of chelators, chemicals that remove iron.
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