scorpionate

English

Etymology

scorpion +‎ -ate, from the pincer-like nature of the binding.

Adjective

scorpionate (not comparable)

1. (chemistry, of a ligand) Being tridentate, so as to bind to a metal in a fac manner.

Noun

scorpionate (plural scorpionates)

1. (chemistry) A ligand of this kind.

Anagrams

• actinospore