ethylenediaminetetracetic acid en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɛ.θɪ.liːnˈdaɪ.ə.miːn.tɛ.trəˌsiː.tɪk ˈæ.sɪd/
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Meanings
- (uncountable) A white crystalline acid, C₂H₄(N(CH₂COOH)₂)₂, (and its sodium salt), a strong chelating agent with many industrial and analytical uses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDTA | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |
Coordinates
ethylenediaminetetracetate · ethylenediaminetetraacetate · edetate