Meaning Of The Word Anhydride

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What's The Definition Of Anhydride?

anhydride in American English
an oxide that reacts with water to form an acid or a base
noun: a compound formed by removing water from a more complex compound: an oxide of a nonmetal (acid anhydride) or a metal ( basic anhydride) that forms an acid or a base, respectively, when united with water

anhydride in British English
noun: a compound that has been formed from another compound by dehydration

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