xanthation

English

Etymology

From xanthate +‎ -ion.

Noun

xanthation (plural xanthations)

1. (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.