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xanthogen

xan·tho·gen [ ˈzan(t)thəjə̇n]

xanthogen

noun

[ˈzan(t)thəjə̇n]

plural -s

Definition of xanthogen

: either of two univalent radicals:

a : the radical C₂H₅OCSS− derived from xanthic acid (see xanthic acid sense 1a)

b : the radical HOCSS− derived from xanthic acid (see xanthic acid sense 2)

History and Etymology for xanthogen

International Scientific Vocabulary xanth- + -gen

Dictionary Entries near xanthogen