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ligand

noun

A substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom

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Word length
6
Starts with
L
Ends with
D
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
8

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Pronunciation

ˈlɪɡənd

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noun

  1. A substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom

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