ligand
li·gand
noun \ˈli-gənd, ˈlī-\Definition of LIGAND
: a group, ion, or molecule coordinated to a central atom or molecule in a complex
Origin of LIGAND
Latin ligandus, gerundive of ligare
First Known Use: 1949
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