ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid


eth·yl·ene·di·amine·tet·ra·ace·tic acid

noun \-(ə-)ˈsē-tik-\

Definition of ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID

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First Known Use of ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID

1942

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