xanthation

noun

xanthation

noun

Etymology From xanthate + -ion.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Conversion into a xanthate.

The participation of the hydroxyl groups of lignin in xanthation reactions has also been studied.1971, K V Sarkanen, Charles Heberle Ludwig, Lignins: Occurrence, Formation, Structure and Reactions:

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