Ligand

Definition of Ligand

A molecule or ion that binds to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.

How should Ligand divide into syllables

The first syllable has a short 'i' vowel sound and the second syllable has a consonant blend 'gand'. There are two consonants 'l' and 'g'.

Part of Speech - Ligand

The ligand forms a complex with the metal ion.

Sentences with Ligand

• The ligand helped the metal ion to form a complex.
• The coordination agent acted as a ligand to the metal ion.
• The chelating ligand played an important role in the reaction.
• The metal-binding ligand was used to extract the metal from the solution.
• The sequestering agent acted as a ligand to remove the metal ion from the solution.
• The complexing agent formed a stable complex with the metal ion.
• The coordinating ligand helped the metal ion to form a stable complex.
• The binding agent acted as a ligand to the metal ion to form a complex.
• The attaché acted as a ligand to connect the two molecules.
• The connector acted as a ligand to link the two molecules.

Quotes with Ligand

• The ligand is a key to unlock a door to a new world of chemistry.
• The metal ion and the ligand dance together in a beautiful chemical reaction.
• The ligand is like a handshake between the metal ion and the other molecule.
• The ligand is the glue that holds the metal ion and the other molecule together.
• The ligand is like a matchmaker, bringing the metal ion and the other molecule together.

Number of characters in Ligand

6 ( l, i, g, a, n, d )

Unique letters in Ligand

6 ( l, i, g, a, n, d )

Ligand Backwards

dnagil

Phonetic Transcription of Ligand

IPA (International): ˈlɪgʌnd

ARA (American): ˈlɪgʌnd

EPA (English): ˈlɪgʌnd

LIH-GAH-ND