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Xanthate Definition & Meaning

xanthate
noun
  1. a salt or ester of xanthic acid

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  • "sodium ethyl xanthate"
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Frequently asked questions

What does xanthate mean?
a salt or ester of xanthic acid
What part of speech is xanthate?
Xanthate is a noun.

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