ANHYDROUS

anhydrous

(adjective) without water; especially without water of crystallization

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

anhydrous (comparative more anhydrous, superlative most anhydrous)

Having little or no water.

(chemistry) Having no water of crystallization.

Source: Wiktionary


An*hy"drous, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Destitute of water; as, anhydrous salts or acids.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SECURE

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