anhydrous

adjective an·hy·drous \-drəs\

Definition of ANHYDROUS

: free from water and especially water of crystallization

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Greek anydros, from a- + hydōr water — more at water

First Known Use: 1819

Medical Dictionary

adjective an·hy·drous \(ˈ)an-ˈhī-drəs\

: free from water and especially water that is chemically combined in a crystalline substance <anhydrous ammonia>

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