xanthate

noun

xanthate

noun

UK /ˈzænθeɪt/

Etymology From xanth- + -ate (“salt or ester”).

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any salt or ester of xanthic acid.

Derived terms
cellulose xanthate, xanthation
Coordinate terms
xanthic acid

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