anhydrous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of anhydrous
1810–20; < Greek ánȳdros waterless (with etymological h restored). See an- 1, hydro- 1, -ous
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Lineage Logistics has previously been accused of failing to comply with safety regulations to prevent the accidental release of anhydrous ammonia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Urea prices climbed 48% and anhydrous ammonia prices rose 39% year-over-year, with most gains after the war in Iran began.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
A fertilizer plant battered by Hurricane Ida belched highly toxic anhydrous ammonia into the air.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
He said there is no risk from the toxic, explosive anhydrous ammonia at the site that prompted evacuations in a 1.1 mile radius from the fire Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2021
Chromic bromide, CrBr3, is prepared in the anhydrous form by the same method as the chloride, and resembles it in its properties.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various
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