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xanthate

/ˈzænθeɪt/

Translations

xanthatenoun

xanthates

/ˈzænθeɪt/

Xanthate is commonly used in the mining industry as a flotation agent.

Ксантат часто используется в горнодобывающей промышленности в качестве флотационного агента.

xanthateverb

xanthated

Past Simple

xanthated

Past Participle

xanthating

Gerund

xanthateadjective

/ˈzænθeɪt/

/ˈzænˌθeɪt/

Used attributively to describe something containing or relating to xanthate.

xanthatenoun

A salt or ester of xanthic acid, often used in the mining industry as a flotation agent to separate minerals.

The mining company used xanthate to improve the efficiency of their mineral extraction process.

xanthateverb

To treat or convert (a substance) into a xanthate, especially by reaction with carbon disulfide and alkali.

The cellulose pulp was xanthated before being spun into rayon.

xanthateadjective

Containing or relating to xanthate.

The xanthate solution must be stored in a cool, dry place.