scorpionate

English

Etymology 1

From scorpion +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix), 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 (or facial; said of an isomer when three of its ligands, when identical, occupy one face of an octahedron).

Etymology 2

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

Noun

scorpionate (plural scorpionates)

1. (chemistry) A ligand having a tridentate form.

Anagrams

• actinospore