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Vocabulary Entry
xanthate
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A salt or ester of xanthic acid, commonly used in chemical processes.
Example Sentences
"The chemist synthesized a variety of xanthates for the experiment."
"Xanthate compounds are often used in flotation processes in mining."
"Researchers are studying the properties of different xanthates for potential applications."
V
verb
To treat or convert into a xanthate.
Example Sentences
"The company plans to xanthate the raw materials for better extraction efficiency."
"In the lab, we learned how to xanthate various organic compounds."
"Scientists often xanthate derivatives to improve their solubility."