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acetic anhydride

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acetic anhydride

One entry found for acetic anhydride. Main Entry: acetic anhydride
Function: noun
: a colorless liquid C₄H₆O₃ with a pungent odor used in organic synthesis (as of cellulose acetate and aspirin)

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