chelated
Molecularly gripped tightly
Chelated describes a compound in which a metal ion is bound to a larger molecule at multiple points, forming a ring-like structure that holds the metal securely.
In nutrition and agriculture, chelated minerals are more easily absorbed by the body or plants because the organic molecule protects the metal from binding to other substances: chelated iron supplements, chelated zinc fertilizer.
Chemically bound together
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- chelatorsSubstances capturing metal ions
- sequesteredRemoved from contact
- bindingLegally or morally required
Soil nutrient supplement
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- soilGround matter for planting
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
deficiency · amendments · horticulture · hydroponics · yield · growth · organic · greenhouse
Extra nutritional intake
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- zincElement thirty
iron · magnesium · calcium · copper · manganese · micronutrients · dietary · fortified
Removing harmful substances internally
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- iron-overloadExcessive bodily metal accumulation
- thalassemiaHereditary hemoglobin production defect
complexed
Chemically bound together
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- chelatorsSubstances capturing metal ions
- sequesteredRemoved from contact
binding · affinity · ligation · encapsulated · stereochemistry
fertilizer
Soil nutrient supplement
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- soilGround matter for planting
- absorptionProcess of taking in
bioavailability · deficiency · amendments · horticulture · hydroponics · yield · growth · organic · greenhouse
supplements
Extra nutritional intake
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- bioavailabilityFraction reaching active circulation
- absorptionProcess of taking in
zinc · iron · magnesium · calcium · copper · manganese · micronutrients · dietary · fortified · deficiency
detoxification
Removing harmful substances internally
- mercuryLiquid metallic element
- arsenicToxic metalloid element
- iron-overloadExcessive bodily metal accumulation