xanthogenate

UK
/ˌzænθəʊˈdʒɛn.eɪt/
US
/ˌzænθəˈdʒɛn.eɪt/

Translations

xanthogenatenoun
xanthogenates
pl
UK
/ˌzænθəʊˈdʒɛn.eɪt/
US
/ˌzænθəˈdʒɛn.eɪt/
Xanthogenate is used in the flotation process in mining.
Ксантогенат используется в процессе флотации в горнодобывающей промышленности.
xanthogenateverb
xanthogenated
Past Simple
xanthogenated
Past Participle
xanthogenating
Gerund
UK
/zænˈθɒdʒəneɪt/
US
/zænˈθoʊdʒəneɪt/
Chemical technical verb meaning 'to convert into a xanthate'; used in cellulose chemistry.
xanthogenateadjective
Attributive use (relational adjective) in technical phrases such as 'xanthogenate solution'.

Definitions

xanthogenatenoun
A salt or ester of xanthic acid, often used in the flotation process in mining to separate minerals.
The mining company used xanthogenate to improve the efficiency of their mineral extraction process.
xanthogenateverb
To treat or convert (a substance, especially cellulose) into a xanthate by reaction with carbon disulfide and alkali.
The chemist xanthogenated the cellulose before spinning it into viscose fibres.
xanthogenateadjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from a xanthogenate.
The xanthogenate solution was stored in an amber bottle to prevent decomposition.