Definition of: anhydride

(an·hī′drīd, -drid) noun Chem.
1. Any organic or inorganic compound from which the water has been removed.
2. A non-metallic oxide to which water has been added, with formation of an acid anhydride.
3. A metallic oxide which forms a basic anhydride upon the addition of water. [See ANHYDROUS]

Most often used phrases:

maleic anhydride
phthalic anhydride
acid anhydride
succinic anhydride
formic anhydride
oxalic anhydride
mellitic anhydride
trifluoroacetic anhydride
mixed anhydride
phosphoric anhydride
triflic anhydride
anhydride c
malonic anhydride
propanoic anhydride
anhydride bonds

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Definition of: anhydride

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