: a compound derived from another (such as an acid) by removal of the elements of water
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAcetic anhydride is the only chemical required to make heroin from the sap of opium poppies. Michael Smith, Bloomberg.com, 15 Sep. 2020 So Chen and his colleagues combined hyaluronic acid with another molecule called methacrylic anhydride. Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, 9 Nov. 2018
Word History
First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing anhydride
acetic anhydride
maleic anhydride
phthalic anhydride
acetic anhydride
maleic anhydride
phthalic anhydride
Medical Definition
anhydride
noun
an·hy·dride (ˈ)an-ˈhī-ˌdrīd
: a compound derived from another (as an acid) by removal of the elements of water