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Sequestrant
Translation of "sequestrant" into Russian
sequestrant
Noun
UK
/sɪˈkwɛstrənt/
US
/sɪˈkwɛstrənt/
sequestrant
sequestrants pl
The doctor prescribed a sequestrant to help lower cholesterol levels.
Врач прописал секвестрант для снижения уровня холестерина.
Definitions
sequestrant
Noun
UK
/sɪˈkwɛstrənt/
US
/sɪˈkwɛstrənt/
A chemical agent that binds with metal ions to form a stable, water-soluble complex, preventing the metal ions from reacting with other substances.
The sequestrant was added to the solution to prevent the metal ions from interfering with the reaction.
A food additive used to bind trace metal ions, thereby inhibiting oxidation, discoloration, or rancidity in the product.
Calcium disodium EDTA is permitted as a sequestrant to maintain the color of canned vegetables.