What does bidentate mean?

adj. Having two points that can attach or grip something, like a molecule that can form two bonds with one atom.

bidentate

🇺🇸 /baɪ'denteɪt/ 🇬🇧 /baɪ'denteɪt/

Frequency

Difficulty

Tags RARE

adjective

Having two points that can attach or grip something, like a molecule that can form two bonds with one atom.

The bidentate ligand was able to bind to the metal ion, creating a stable complex.

Having two points that can attach or grip something, like a molecule that can form two bonds with one atom.