multidentate

English

Etymology

From multi- +‎ dentate.

Adjective

multidentate (comparative more multidentate, superlative most multidentate)

1. (biology) Having many teeth
2. (chemistry, of a ligand) Having multiple points at which it is attached to a central atom

Derived terms

• multidentate ligand

Latin

Adjective

multidentāte

1. vocative masculine singular of multidentātus