complexation
/ˌkɑmplɛkˈseɪʃən/
noun
- The process of forming a complex, especially a chemical compound in which molecules or ions are loosely joined.
- The complexation between the drug and the protein affects how the medicine works in the body.
- Complexation is important in water treatment because it can help remove heavy metals.
- In chemistry lab, we studied the complexation of metal ions with certain molecules to form colorful solutions.