xanthator

UK
/ˈzænθətə/
US
/ˈzænθəˌtɔr/

Translations

xanthatornoun
xanthators
pl
UK
/ˈzænθətə/
US
/ˈzænθəˌtɔr/
The xanthator is used in the process of dyeing fabrics.
Ксантатор используется в процессе окрашивания тканей.
xanthatoradjective
UK
/ˈzænθeɪtə/
US
/ˈzænθeɪtər/
Used attributively to modify nouns in technical contexts (e.g., "xanthator vessel").

Definitions

xanthatornoun
A device or apparatus used for the process of xanthation, which involves the treatment of cellulose with carbon disulfide in the presence of an alkali to produce cellulose xanthate, a key step in the production of viscose rayon.
The xanthator in the factory was crucial for converting cellulose into a soluble form for rayon production.
xanthatoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a xanthator or the xanthation process.
The engineers installed a new xanthator control system to improve safety.