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metal complex (In chemistry, a coordination complex or metal complex, consists of an atom or ion (usually metallic), and a surrounding array of bound molecules or anions, that are in turn known as ligands or complexing agents.[1][2] Many metal-containing compounds consist of coordination complexes. WK Alexander Demidov); coordination compound (coordination compound (plural coordination compounds) (chemistry) a class of compounds in which a central metal atom (normally a transition element) is surrounded by a group of ions or molecules (ligands). Synonyms: chelate compound complex compound complex ion coordinated complex metal complex Werner complex. WT Alexander Demidov) |
