Meaning & use
anhydrous
Describing a chemical substance that contains no water, including water bound within its structure.
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The lab stored anhydrous ethanol in a sealed container to prevent moisture absorption.
Anhydrous copper sulfate is white, while its hydrated form is bright blue.
A note on using this word
Anhydrous is a technical chemistry term, distinguishing a compound from its hydrate, which contains water molecules within its crystal structure.
Words with a similar meaning
dehydrateddry
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Words with an opposite meaning
hydrated
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