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EDTA

Definition of EDTA

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Chemistry

ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid, a crystalline acid with a strong tendency to form chelates with metal ions.
- Chemical formula: (CH₂COOH)₂NCH₂CH₂N(CH₂COOH)₂