Xanthation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Conversion into a xanthate.

    "The participation of the hydroxyl groups of lignin in xanthation reactions has also been studied."

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"The participation of the hydroxyl groups of lignin in xanthation reactions has also been studied."

Etymology

From xanthate + -ion.

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