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scorpionate en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From scorpion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix), from the pincer-like nature of the binding.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, of a ligand) Being tridentate, so as to bind to a metal in a fac manner (or facial; said of an isomer when three of its ligands, when identical, occupy one face of an octahedron).

scorpionate en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From a substantivation of the above adjective. Equivalent to scorpion + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Meanings

1. A ligand having a tridentate form.

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