xanthogenic acid

noun

An acid, CS₂C₂H₅OH, formed from the decomposition of potassic xanthogenate.

Meanings

nounxanthogenic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryAn acid, CS₂C₂H₅OH, formed from the decomposition of potassic xanthogenate.
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