xan·thic acid (z n th k)n. Any of various unstable acids of the form ROC(S)SH, in which R is usually an alkyl radical. [From the yellow color of its salts.] |
xanthic acid
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any of a class of organic sulphur-containing acids with the general formula ROC(S)SH, where R is an organic group. Their salts are the xanthates
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| Noun | 1. | xanthic acid - any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt |
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