xanthation

English

Etymology

xanthate +‎ -ation

Noun

xanthation (plural xanthations)

  1. (chemistry) Conversion into a xanthate.
    • 1971, K V Sarkanen, Charles Heberle Ludwig, Lignins: Occurrence, Formation, Structure and Reactions
      The participation of the hydroxyl groups of lignin in xanthation reactions has also been studied.
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