xanthate
[ zan-theyt ]
Origin of xanthate
1First recorded in 1825–35; xanth(ic acid) + -ate2
Other words from xanthate
- xan·tha·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for xanthate
xanthate
/ (ˈzænθeɪt) /
noun
any salt or ester of xanthic acid
Derived forms of xanthate
- xanthation, noun
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