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cellulose xanthate

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cellulose xanthate

[′sel·yə‚lōs ′zan‚thāt]
(organic chemistry)
A compound formed by reaction of soda cellulose (prepared by treating cellulose with strong sodium hydroxide solution) with carbon disulfide.
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