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xanthate
[ zan-theyt ]
xanthate
/ ˈæθɪ /
noun
- any salt or ester of xanthic acid
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Derived Forms
- 油ˈٳپDz, noun
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- 油·ٳtDz noun
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yvlog History and Origins
Origin of xanthate1
First recorded in 1825–35; xanth(ic acid) + -ate 2
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Example Sentences
The hazardous material was identified, according to the Coast Guard, as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.
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It’s been identified as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.
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The fire was caused by a combustible chemical powder, potassium amyl xanthate, that’s widely used in the mining industry, officials said.
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The solution may be regarded as containing the ammonium cellulose xanthate.
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This liquid contains the cellulose in solution as a cellulose xanthate and on acidifying or heating the cellulose is recovered in a hydrated form.
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