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Webster 1913 Edition

Hydroxanthic

Hyˊdro-xan′thic

,

Adj.

[

Hydro-

, 2 +

xanthic

.]

(Chem.)

Persulphocyanic.

Webster 1828 Edition

Hydroxanthic

HYDROXAN'THIC

,

Adj.

A term used to denote a new acid, formed by the action of alkalies on the bisulphuret of carbon. It is called also carbo-sulphuric acid.