what is a bidentate
bidentate. adj. 1. (Anatomy) having two teeth or toothlike parts or processes.2. (Chemistry) chem (of a ligand) having two atoms from which electrons can be donated to the central coordinated atom. (baÉªËdÉn teÉªt).dj. 1. bidentate-having toothlike projections that are themselves toothed. rough-of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped.