Anhydride Definition & Meaning

anhydride
noun
  1. a compound formed from one or more other compounds in a reaction resulting in removal of water

"Anhydride" in song lyrics

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  • "acetic anhydride"
    AOL — AOL
  • "aconitic anhydride"
    AOL — AOL
  • "acid anhydride"
    AOL — AOL

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