ANHYDRIDE


Meaning of ANHYDRIDE in English

[ an'hʌɪdrʌɪd ]

■ noun Chemistry a compound obtained by removing the elements of water from a particular acid: acetic ~.

Origin

C19: from Gk anudros (see anhydrous ) + -ide .

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