anhydrous

[ an-hahy-druhs ]
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adjectiveChemistry.
  1. with all water removed, especially water of crystallization.

Origin of anhydrous

1
1810–20; <Greek ánȳdros waterless (with etymological h restored). See an-1, hydro-1, -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for anhydrous

anhydrous

/ (ænˈhaɪdrəs) /


adjective
  1. containing no water, esp no water of crystallization

Origin of anhydrous

1
C19: from Greek anudros; see an-, hydro-

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Scientific definitions for anhydrous

anhydrous

[ ăn-hīdrəs ]


  1. Not containing water, especially water of crystallization.

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