xanthation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English xanthate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English xanthation From xanthate + -ion.
Meanings
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Conversion into a xanthate.
The participation of the hydroxyl groups of lignin in xanthation reactions has also been studied.
1971, K V Sarkanen, Charles Heberle Ludwig, Lignins: Occurrence, Formation, Structure and Reactions:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| xanthations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |