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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.
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