Tridentate
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪdəntˈeɪt/
Tridentate (adjective)
- Describing a molecule or ion that can attach to a metal atom at three separate points.
- Used for a ligand that has three atoms able to donate electrons to form bonds with a central metal.
Examples
- The ligand forms three-point binding with the metal center.
- This molecule shows three-point binding to the metal ion.