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Edta

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, a chelating agent used to chelate ferric iron (Fe+3 ), manganese, copper, and zinc. Used on slightly acid soils/media and in many chelated liquid fertiliser formulations and hydroponic nutrient solutions.

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