SINCE 1828
xanthate
noun
xan·thate
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Definition of xanthate
: a salt or ester of any of various thio acids and especially C3H6OS2
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xanthate
noun
xan·thate
| \ ˈzan-ˌthāt
\
\
Medical Definition of xanthate
: a salt or ester of any of various thio acids and especially C3H6OS2
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