Xanthic-acid


an unstable organic acid, c 3 h 6 s 2 o, the methyl and ethyl esters of which are colorless, oily liquids with a penetrating odor.
noun
any of a cl-ss of organic sulphur-containing acids with the general formula roc(s)sh, where r is an organic group

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    of or relating to a yellow or yellowish color. chemistry. of or derived from xanthine or xanthic acid. historical examples appletons’ popular science monthly, july 1899 various the book of humorous verse various adjective of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid (botany, rare) having a yellow colour adj.

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    the part of the coloring matter in yellow flowers that is insoluble in water. compare xanthein. a yellow coloring matter in madder. historical examples rugs: oriental and occidental, antique & modern rosa belle holt all about coffee william h. ukers the decoration of leather georges de rcy noun any of a group of yellow or […]

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    a crystalline, nitrogenous compound, c 5 h 4 n 4 o 2 , related to uric acid, occurring in urine, blood, and certain animal and vegetable tissues. any derivative of this compound. historical examples the chemistry of food and nutrition a. w. duncan scientific american supplement, no. 415, december 15, 1883 various the art of […]

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