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complexation
This term is a highly specialized technical noun used almost exclusively within the fields of inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and soil science. It describes the specific mechanism of coordination chemistry where a central metal ion is surrounded by ligands to form a stable complex. It is distinct from general "mixing" or "combining" as it implies a specific geometric and electronic bonding arrangement.
Because it describes a chemical process or a state of being, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not refer to a discrete object that can be counted, but rather to the phenomenon of complex formation. In academic writing, it is frequently paired with adjectives describing the stability or the agents involved, such as "strong complexation" or "ligand-induced complexation."
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The complexation of iron by siderophores allows bacteria to acquire essential nutrients from the environment.
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I wonder if the complexation of copper with this specific ligand will change the color of the solution.
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