xanthate

[ zan-theyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt or ester of xanthic acid.

xanthate

/ ˈzænθeɪt /

noun

1. any salt or ester of xanthic acid

Derived Forms

• xanˈthation, noun

Other Words From

• xan·thation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of xanthate¹

First recorded in 1825–35; xanth(ic acid) + -ate ²

Example Sentences

The solution may be regarded as containing the ammonium cellulose xanthate.

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