anhydride

noun

Meaning

A chemical compound derived from an acid by the removal of water.

Examples

Acetic anhydride is commonly used in the synthesis of aspirin.
The reaction produced a cyclic anhydride that was highly sensitive to moisture.

Synonyms: derivative, compound, dehydrated product, acid derivative

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anhydride

noun

Pronunciation: /ænˈhaɪdraɪd/

Definition

A chemical compound derived from an acid by the removal of water.

Examples

Acetic anhydride is commonly used in the synthesis of aspirin.
The reaction produced a cyclic anhydride that was highly sensitive to moisture.
Many organic anhydrides react vigorously when exposed to water vapor.

Synonyms of anhydride

Words with a similar meaning to anhydride:

derivative
compound
dehydrated product
acid derivative

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