Anhydride

Anhydride is a term in chemistry for a particular acid compound having its water elements removed.

The word is also used as modifier for an organic compound that contains —C(O)OC(O)— group derived from carboxylic acid such as 'acetic anhydride'.

Nearby pages
Anhydrite, Anhydrous, Ani, Anichini, Anil, Aniline dye