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xanthate

noun
xan·​thate | \ ˈzan-ˌthāt How to pronounce xanthate (audio) \

Definition of xanthate

: a salt or ester of any of various thio acids and especially C3H6OS2

First Known Use of xanthate

1831, in the meaning defined above

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xanthate

noun
xan·​thate | \ ˈzan-ˌthāt How to pronounce xanthate (audio) \

Medical Definition of xanthate

: a salt or ester of any of various thio acids and especially C3H6OS2

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