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acid anhydride

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  • noun organic chemistry A class of organic compounds having two acyl groups bonded to the same oxygen atom. They react with water to give carboxylic acids.

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Words with the same meaning

  1. acyl anhydride

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Cross-references

  1. acetic anhydride
  2. phthalic anhydride

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