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hexacoordinated

Definitions

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  • adjective chemistry coordinated with six ligands

Etymologies

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hexa- +‎ coordinated

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Examples

  • In the absence of external ligands, the heme ferrous iron of GLB-26 is strongly hexacoordinated with HisE7, which could explain its extremely low affinity for CO.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2010

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