sequestrant

See also: séquestrant

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Noun

sequestrant (plural sequestrants)

1. (chemistry) any compound that promotes sequestration by forming chelate compounds with metal ions; especially when used as food additives in order to prevent metal catalyzed oxidation

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Verb

sequestrant

1. third-person plural present active indicative of sequestrō