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xanthation

xanthation

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Noun

xanthation ‎(plural xanthations)

(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.