xanthate
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- xanthation noun
Etymology
Origin of xanthate
First recorded in 1825–35; xanth(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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The hazardous material was identified, according to the Coast Guard, as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.
From Seattle Times
It’s been identified as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.
From Seattle Times
The fire was caused by a combustible chemical powder, potassium amyl xanthate, that’s widely used in the mining industry, officials said.
From Seattle Times
The solution may be regarded as containing the ammonium cellulose xanthate.
From Project Gutenberg
This liquid contains the cellulose in solution as a cellulose xanthate and on acidifying or heating the cellulose is recovered in a hydrated form.
From Project Gutenberg
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