INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site anhydride A chemical compound derived from another compound by dehydration (i.e., removing water). Most inorganic anhydrides are soluble oxides which dissolve in water to give alkalis or oxy-acids. Thus, sulfur trioxide (SO3) is the anhydride of sulfuric acid (H2SO4). See also acid anhydride. Related categories    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY    • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP