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xanthate
[ zan-theyt ]
xanthate
/ ˈzænθeɪt /
noun
- any salt or ester of xanthic acid
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Derived Forms
- xanˈthation, noun
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Other Words From
- xan·thation noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of xanthate1
First recorded in 1825–35; xanth(ic acid) + -ate 2
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Example Sentences
The solution may be regarded as containing the ammonium cellulose xanthate.
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