Anhydrous
adjective
Referring to a substance that contains no water.
An anhydrous salt is often used in laboratory experiments.

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anhydrous solution, anhydrous reaction, anhydrous compound
adjective
A term used to describe minerals or rocks that do not contain water in their structure.
Some minerals are classified as anhydrous due to the lack of water in their crystal structure.

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Neutral
anhydrous minerals, anhydrous conditions, anhydrous phase
adjective
Referring to a substance that contains no water.
An anhydrous salt is often used in laboratory experiments.

Usage tips
Neutral
anhydrous solution, anhydrous reaction, anhydrous compound
adjective
A term used to describe minerals or rocks that do not contain water in their structure.
Some minerals are classified as anhydrous due to the lack of water in their crystal structure.

Usage tips
Neutral
anhydrous minerals, anhydrous conditions, anhydrous phase
Definition 1 of 2

Scientific context
Use this term primarily in scientific discussions.
In chemistry, always clarify if a substance is hydrated or anhydrous.
Chemical properties
Anhydrous substances often behave differently in reactions.
Understand how the absence of water affects properties.
Common usage
Use ‘anhydrous’ in technical writing or presentations.
Consider the audience’s familiarity with the term.
Scientific context
Use this term primarily in scientific discussions.
In chemistry, always clarify if a substance is hydrated or anhydrous.
Chemical properties
Anhydrous substances often behave differently in reactions.
Understand how the absence of water affects properties.
Common usage
Use ‘anhydrous’ in technical writing or presentations.
Consider the audience’s familiarity with the term.
Scientific context
Use this term primarily in scientific discussions.
In chemistry, always clarify if a substance is hydrated or anhydrous.
Chemical properties
Anhydrous substances often behave differently in reactions.
Understand how the absence of water affects properties.
Common usage
Use ‘anhydrous’ in technical writing or presentations.
Consider the audience’s familiarity with the term.
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