Meaning ofbidentatein English

Adjective

1. forming two bonds to a metal ion (chemistry)
   The ligand is bidentate, forming two bonds to the metal ion.
2. having only two teeth (zoology)
   The bidentate mammal had only two teeth, which were constantly being replaced.
3. having tooth-like projections with smaller teeth (botany)
   The bidentate leaf had tooth-like projections with smaller teeth along its edges.