anhydrous

[ an-hahy-druh s ]
/ ænˈhaɪ drəs /
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adjective Chemistry.

with all water removed, especially water of crystallization.

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Origin of anhydrous

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

Words nearby anhydrous

anhydrase, anhydremia, anhydride, anhydrite, anhydro-, anhydrous, ani, aniakchak, aniakchak crater, anianiau, anicca
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Words related to anhydrous

arid, bone-dry, dry, parched, waterless

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British Dictionary definitions for anhydrous

anhydrous
/ (ænˈhaɪdrəs) /

adjective

containing no water, esp no water of crystallization

Word Origin for anhydrous

C19: from Greek anudros; see an-, hydro-
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Medical definitions for anhydrous

anhydrous
[ ăn-hī′drəs ]

adj.

Without water, especially water of crystallization.
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Scientific definitions for anhydrous

anhydrous
[ ăn-hī′drəs ]

Not containing water, especially water of crystallization.
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