anhydrous Definition
without water, especially water of crystallization.
Using anhydrous: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anhydrous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Anhydrous ammonia is used as a fertilizer.
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The anhydrous form of citric acid is a white powder.
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The lab technician carefully measured out the anhydrous compound.
anhydrous Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for anhydrous
Origins of anhydrous
from Greek 'an-' meaning 'without' and 'hydor' meaning 'water'
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Summary: anhydrous in Brief
'Anhydrous' [anˈhʌɪdrəs] means without water, especially water of crystallization. It is often used to describe chemical compounds that do not contain water molecules. Examples include anhydrous ammonia and the anhydrous form of citric acid. 'Anhydrous' has no idiomatic or colloquial usage.
