ALL meanings of xanthic acid
xan·thic ac·id
X x - noun 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. 1
- noun xanthic acid (chemistry) any of a class of organic sulphur-containing acids of general formula ROCS2H. 0
- noun xanthic acid any of a class of organic sulphur-containing acids with the general formula ROC(S)SH, where R is an organic group 0
- noun xanthic acid an unstable, oily, colorless liquid, C3H6OS2, that decomposes into ethyl alcohol and carbon disulfide at 24°C 0
- noun xanthic acid any of a series of acids having the general formula ROC(S)SH, in which R is any hydrocarbon radical 0