acid anhydride
Chinese equivalent: 酸酐
acid anhydride An oxide that reacts with water to form an acid, typically derived from the dehydration of an acid.
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acid anhydride An oxide that reacts with water to form an acid, typically derived from the dehydration of an acid.
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