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 hazardous material was identified, according to the Coast Guard, as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.

From Seattle Times

It’s been identified as potassium amyl xanthate, a pale-yellow powder used in the mining industry.

From Seattle Times

The fire was caused by a combustible chemical powder, potassium amyl xanthate, that’s widely used in the mining industry, officials said.

From Seattle Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

This liquid contains the cellulose in solution as a cellulose xanthate and on acidifying or heating the cellulose is recovered in a hydrated form.

From Project Gutenberg