Is “Chelate” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CHELATE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Chelate

/ˈkiːˌleɪt/

noun
  1. 1.A chelate compound

verb
  1. 1.To form a chelate compound by combining a metal atom to form a ring

  2. 2.To remove heavy metals from the bloodstream using a chelate (such as EDTA)

adjective
  1. 1.Having chelae, or in the form of a chela

  2. 2.Relating to chelation