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acetic anhydride


acetic anhydride

noun

Definition of ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

: a colorless liquid C4H6O3 with a pungent odor used in organic synthesis (as of cellulose acetate and aspirin)

First Known Use of ACETIC ANHYDRIDE

1866

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