Meaning Of The Word Ligand

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Ligand Meaning

Ligand Definition
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What's The Definition Of Ligand?

ligand in American English
an atom, group, ion, radical, or molecule which forms a coordination complex with a central atom or ion
noun: a molecule, as an antibody, hormone, or drug, that binds to a receptor

ligand in British English
noun: an atom, molecule, radical, or ion forming a complex with a central atom

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