sequestrant

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Synonyms: sequestrate, sequestra, sequestral, sequestrants

Antonyms: sequestrate, sequestra, sequestral, sequestrants

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} any [[compound]] that promotes [[sequestration]] by forming [[chelate compound]]s with [[metal]] ions; especially when used as [[food additive]]s in order to prevent metal [[catalyzed]] [[oxidation]]

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