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- [an-hahy-druh s]
- /ænˈhaɪ drəs/
- /ænˈhɑɪ·drəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-hahy-druh s]
- /ænˈhaɪ drəs/
Definitions of anhydrous word
- adjective anhydrous containing no water, esp no water of crystallization 3
- adjective anhydrous without water 3
- adjective anhydrous having no water of crystallization; not hydrated 3
- adjective anhydrous with all water removed, especially water of crystallization. 1
- noun anhydrous (of a substance, especially a crystalline compound) containing no water. 1
- adjective anhydrous containing no water 1
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Origin of anhydrous
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Greek ánȳdros waterless (with etymological h restored). See an-1, hydro-1, -ous
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Parts of speech for Anhydrous
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preposition
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anhydrous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anhydrous
adj anhydrous
- arid — Arid land is so dry that very few plants can grow on it.
- bone-dry — very dry.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- moisture — condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air.
- parched — to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
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